Combination Operator

Position Summary

Facilitate in the manufacture of quality brake pads.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Press Operations:
  • Operate molding presses as set forth by Operating Procedures.
  • Read and interpret all specification sheets and accompanying gauges and monitors.
  • Troubleshoot problems and keep presses in full production.
  • Ensure product meets quality specifications.
  • Communicate with press support person regarding quality issues.
  • Follow all safety guidelines.
  • Maintain area in an orderly and clean manner.
  • Know product schedule for shift and ensure availability.
  • Notify supervisor of any problems affecting quality, safety, or production.
  • Communicate with operators on other shifts.
  • Complete paperwork to report production and press activity.
• Finishing Operations:
  • Ensure proper machine settings.
  • Clear all finishing line machine stops.
  • Unload exit conveyor and fill tote according to style being run.
  • Setup Grinder according to specification.
  • Keep finishing line running.
  • Quality Checks / Paperwork:
    • Do visual check on all pads coming off the line.
    • Do visual check on all pads for paint and grinding quality.
    • Complete the Finishing Process Inspection Report.
    • Report finishing line production and scrap for the shift.
    • Fill out Finishing Lot Cards and Lot Summary Tickets.
    • Do finishing line check-sheets, including paint booth cleaning.
  • Cleaning:
    • Paint booth cleaning - major cleaning 1 time per shift and as necessary during shift.
    • Clean grinder (shavings) - 1 time per shift.
    • General clean-up - Follow all 5S procedures for area.
  • Safety:
    • Follow all safety guidelines as defined in area safety rules and JA-HR-C-010 General Plant Safety Rules.
    • Wear required PPE as defined for area which includes but is not limited to safety glasses and hearing protection.
    • Lift 35 (+) lbs. frequently - full totes and place on carts.
    • Place finished product on roller conveyors in complete lots with all necessary documentation.
    • Use hand tools as necessary to change tooling.
    • Excellent attendance.
  • Support Operations:
    • Supply correct powder and plates to each press.
    • Follow production demand throughout shift and supply correct powder and plates as required.
    • Assure all release agent bottles (automatic spray bottles and hand spray bottles) are filled at beginning of shift.
    • Reapply secondary HMIS labels to hand bottles as necessary to insure information can be read clearly.
    • Load and unload press lines with plates as required to meet production demands.
    • Conduct tests as required.
    • Notify Supervisor and Press Operator of any quality problems identified from test results.
    • Complete control graphs.
    • Operate Combination Line whenever required.
    • Maintain area in orderly and clean manner and adhere to 5S concept at all times.
    • Help Combination Line operator clean machines.
    • Weigh pre-form material that is backed-out and record as necessary (shutdown shift).
    • Return empty powder boxes to mix room and empty plate totes to plate prep.
    • Follow all safety guidelines and report any potential safety hazards to the Supervisor.
  • General Operations:
    • Follow all safety guidelines as defined in area safety rules and JA-HR-C-010 General Plant Safety Rules.
    • Wear required PPE as defined for area which includes but is not limited to safety glasses and hearing protection.
    • Lift 35 (+) lbs. frequently - full totes and place on carts.
    • Place finished product on roller conveyors in complete lots with all necessary documentation.
    • Use hand tools as necessary to change tooling.
    • Excellent attendance.