Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator

Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator position focused on safely operating chop guns to produce high-quality fiberglass products.

Responsibilities

• Operates chop gun in accordance with SOPs and Operations Manual.
• Understands different materials used in chopping operations and their application.
• Applies paste and/or liquid wax to molds as needed.
• Ensures adequate material supply for weekly production.
• Uses laminate thickness gauge to check part thickness, especially on channel bottoms.
• Produces required quantity of parts within established time, specifications, and tolerances.
• Measures finished parts with tape measure and fixtures to ensure compliance with functional, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Marks and cuts parts correctly according to the cut sheet.
• Maintains molds in good working condition and cleans them before returning to the yard.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced, including errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Inspects equipment prior to use for proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Keeps guns clean and well-maintained; reports leaks to maintenance immediately.
• Identifies malfunctions or out-of-tolerance parts; adjusts controls to correct errors.
• Inspects and measures completed production units to identify defects caused by equipment setup.
• Starts or restarts equipment using pressure calibration steps at the beginning/end of shifts and after power outages.
• Uses a grinder to cut parts to length.
• Reads blueprints and tape measures (imperial and metric).
• Reports time and material used on each job daily.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; at least one year of related experience preferred.
• Associates degree or completion of a related apprenticeship program preferred.
• On-the-job training may substitute for educational requirements.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Good communication skills; must read and write in English to fill out daily reports.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions involving frequent bending and stooping.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to squat, stand, stoop, and bend for long periods.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, or hear.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 75 lbs and a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental coverage
• Company-paid Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Match
• HSA & FSA options

Pay

$18–$20 hourly wage