Bunch Operator (3rd Shift)

About the role

The Buncher Operator is responsible for the setting-up and the operation of the buncher to combine component sub-assemblies into a twisted cable. Third shifts are typically Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Training on the day shift (Monday through Thursday) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. is provided.

Responsibilities

• Strive to achieve continuous improvement in all activities, processes, and with all projects at Dekoron.
• Understands and follows safety practices and the ability to promote safety in all processes and activities.
• Ability to perform quality work without supervision.
• Load payoff(s) using hoist.
• Load with sub-assembly to properly correspond with lay-up chart.
• Load tapes, binder and fillers as required on appropriate payoff equipment.
• Set-up equipment with proper dies, gear ratios, tensions, payoff angles to perform function and perform external setups while in operation.
• Operate main equipment and auxiliary equipment to perform function.
• Maintain manufacturing control system paperwork (line logs, move tickets, etc.).
• Inspect product/samples for quality acceptance and maintain logs, SPC forms, etc. as required.
• Unload completed product using hoist.
• Clean equipment, tools, etc.
• Maintain work area housekeeping and assists in department housekeeping.
• Understand and knowledge of when to report unusual conditions, defective material or equipment to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Able to follow correct procedures for Kanban of insulated wire, bare drain wire, and shielding tapes.
• Communicates with other shift operators as to schedule and/or problems.
• Absorbs and assists with training of new employees; assists with cross-training of current employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training, preferred.
• Licenses or certifications are not required for this position.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Equipment selection – determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Control Precision – adjust controls of the machine to exact positions.
• Communication – understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Getting information – observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Cognitive thinking – problem solving, prioritizing activities, allocate resources, maintain an adequate supply of materials, make sound decisions, and recommend solutions in troubleshooting and repairing in a timely and effective manner.
• Understanding and knowledge of when to report unusual conditions, defective material or equipment to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, peers or subordinates by telephone, radio, in written form, email, or in person.

Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to process information to compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify information or data.
• Ability to monitor and review information to detect and assess problems.
• Near Vision – ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of observer).
• Far Vision – ability to see details at a distance.
• Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Spend time standing, as well as sitting, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Spend time making repetitive motions.
• Lifting of at least 70 pounds.
• Indoors, environmentally controlled.