Composite Cell Operator

About the role

The Composites Cell Operator performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including development, production, planning, total quality management systems, equipment, materials, and the continuous improvement process. The employee will function within a team environment, performing the full scope of the assignment fabricating /producing parts.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Perform job in compliance with Greene, Tweed & Co. Quality Policy (ie.AS 9100, AS 9001, NadCap).
• Perform all pre-molding operations (material prep) and run all pre-molding equipment within the department as required.
• Perform all mold prepping, molding and press operations within the department as required.
• Acknowledge and troubleshoot press alarms and molding problems, initiate corrective action as required.
• Degate/waterjet, finish and visually inspect parts as necessary to ensure highest quality product on all equipment within the department.
• Perform all inspection requirements including the use of contact/non-contact measuring systems (CMM, OGP, etc.) and or other measuring devices.
• Perform all non-destructive testing as required.
• Perform all post molding, assembly operations and component installation.
• Follow all SPC, process and assembly procedures.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed part/assembly drawings.
• Perform all warehouse functions within the department for finished part receipts, finished part issues, kitting and final packing as per customer requirements.
• Excludes receiving and shipping functions.
• Able to meet or exceed all quality and production standards.
• Cleanliness - maintain facility housekeeping, clean machines and work area.
• Record all Information on GT data collection system as required.
• Load and unload fixtures in the department as required.
• Maintain annual quality certification and assure parts meet quality standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing with other team members, internal/external auditors, support functions and customers when required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, Company documents and other specified requirements essential for performing standard job functions.
• Within the last 5 years, must have worked pay Grade 9 or higher for the last 12 months or at minimum 12 months of thermoplastic molding experience.
• Knowledge and application of varying mechanical and inspection tools.
• Ability to pass a skills assessment covering computer skills, drawing/print interpretation, standard tool usage, basic molding concepts to help evaluate readiness and identify potential training needs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Must be able to use air/impact type tools & associated hex bits/adapters.
• Must be able to safely and properly use standard hand tools listed below:
• Mold and part cleaning tools (ceramic knife, metallic blades, reamer, diamond files, wire brushes, scotch brite wheel)
• Ratchet & sockets
• Variety of size mallets
• Punches
• Pry bars
• Putty knives
• Screwdrivers
• Hex wrenches
• Slap hammer
• Quick release hoist rings
• Cordless drill
• Helicoil tools (tang punch, extraction tool, etc)
• Pliers
• Adjustable and standard wrenches
• Threaded lifting rings
• Micrometer
• Caliper
• Height gauge

Other Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous duties in the department as assigned.