Machine Operator / Finisher - 3rd Shift

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:30am

Responsibilities

Level 1 Operator

• Operate a variety of products across various spiral loom machines to produce high-quality wire belting products at the standard rate required for production.
• Inspect the quality of various types and sizes of wire belts to match customer requirements.
• Maintain quality standards by monitoring product appearance and appropriate specifications.
• Utilize calipers as required to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform required quality checks and record quality information on the work order.
• Make equipment adjustments following appropriate work instructions.
• Report quality problems to engineering and supervision.
• Support the team in all efforts towards continuous improvement.
• Use measuring tape, calipers, and perform math with fractions, decimals, and multiplication/addition.
• Complete common setups across various spiral loom machines.
• Diagnose and build products using work order with limited supervision.
• Support the department by performing other tasks of equal to or lesser job grades as required.
• Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors at all times.

Level 2 Operator

• Complete all Level 1 Operator responsibilities.
• Master a large variety of setups across various spiral loom machines.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems impacting product quality without supervision across the majority of products.
• Diagnose and build products using work order with no supervision.
• Embrace flexibility within daily responsibilities and support as needed.
• Proactively offer ideas to drive continuous improvement.

Level 3 Operator

• Complete all Level 1 & 2 Operator responsibilities.
• Master all setups across all spiral loom machines within the shop.
• Master troubleshooting techniques across all products and machines.
• Take initiative to train others across all products and machines and willingly support others when they face difficulties.
• Lead by example in willingness to be flexible and support the business with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate leadership in providing ideas to drive continuous improvement.

Finisher Role (Welder)

General Skills

• Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.
• Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.
• Understand the welding process between Left and Right Hand.
• Understand the set-up process of the equipment.
• Cut, fit, and weld metal using gas and electric welding equipment.
• Utilize a variety of machines such as saws, torches, plasma cutter, grinders, and drills to complete work safely and effectively.
• Perform skilled welding on a variety of metals including but not limited to heavy gauged steel.
• Able to perform MIG and TIG type welding.
• Perform simple machining tasks.

Finisher I

• Perform all general skills responsibilities.
• Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded.
• Weld metal parts together as specified by manufacturing order.
• Complete a visual assessment of quality requirements.
• Understand how to cut mesh and punch holes.

Finisher II

• Perform all general skills and Finisher I responsibilities.
• Able to complete at least 50% of chain jobs.
• Able to weld small specifications.
• Able to complete a filter belt manufacturing order.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Environmental, Health & Safety Expectations

• 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 misses, 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.