2nd Shift Machine Operator (+Sign-On Bonus)

2nd Shift - Monday - Thursday; 4:30pm - 3:00am

About the role

The Operator - Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset, set-up and operation of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, Roll Mills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member.
• Attend safety training.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the “6S” system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain, & safety).
• Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements.
• Level 1 Operator:
  • Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as “helper”.
  • Assist “main” operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.
  • Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance from Level 2 & 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
  • Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worn tooling.
  • Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
  • Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
  • Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
  • Strive to perform standardized “best practices”.
  • Strive to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
• Level 2 Operator:
  • Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities.
  • Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Hot Melt Machine as “main” operator with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators.
  • “Main” operator must be able to dictate correct setups and machine settings to ensure quality products are being made.
  • Provide “helper” with directions and communicate what help is required.
  • Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
  • Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring Level II operators if necessary.
• Level 3 Operator:
  • Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be “main” operator on all Press Brakes, Shears, and Hot Melt Machines.
  • Setup and Operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, or Welders with no assistance. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
  • Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects.
  • Assist and train Level I and II Operators.

Requirements

• Level 1 Operator: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), minimum one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully perform all duties of Operator I job grade level.
• Level 2 Operator: Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year. Once an operator reaches this level of proficiency, even if the 1-year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasks may begin.
• Level 3 Operator: Rotated through all of the machine cell and set up positions as an Operator II with minimal assistance for 3 years.

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions.
• Attend required EHS training.
• Wear the required PPE at all times.
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions and safety observations.
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the workplace.
• STOP WORK when imminent danger is present.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.