Manufacturing Associate IV - Nights - $22 - $26.00

About the role

The primary function of this position is for the employee to lead a team to operate manufacturing equipment to produce products to the required specification at the expected rate of throughput. In addition, the employee will ensure equipment and materials are available for production, material inventory is maintained, and the area assigned runs efficiently. In addition to the following, shall show growth-minded behavior, responsible behavior, good attitude, and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ability to evaluate the needs of the department and self-assign work to optimize the departments output
• Provide oversight and leadership to the production team on the assigned equipment
• Be trained and capable of operating multiple complex pieces of manufacturing equipment
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned
• Operate heavy manufacturing equipment to produce materials to specification requirements
• Learn and follow standard work for all areas as assigned
• Evaluate products through visual and dimensional inspection techniques to ensure conformance to tolerance and specifications and address any quality concerns found.
• Organize, load, and move in process materials and finished products as required to maintain expected efficiencies.
• Recognize when routine adjustments are necessary and identify errors at the earliest possible stage to minimize production rework
• Detect and report faulty operation, defective, and/or unusual material, or equipment conditions.
• Work with support departments to resolve the issue identified.
• Abide by all safety and quality specifications
• Operate powered industrial vehicles
• Check computer for production schedule and requirements for run(s)
• Set-up the machine according to specifications.
• Responsible for cleaning and some maintenance of the machine.
• Enter information into MRP system as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

Ergonomic & Physical Requirements:

• Standing or Walking up to 90% of the day
• Lift / Carry 25lb constantly, up to 100lb occasionally
• Push / Pull 50lb constantly, up to 150lb occasionally
• Grasp 75lb
• Pinch 15lb
• Lift bulky objects
• Any lifting over 70 lbs. must be completed with assistance i.e. mechanical or individual.
• Full range of motion required: Cervical, Shoulders, Elbow, Wrist, Fingers