Operator, Assembly - Shift 2

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor, the Production Operator/Associate is assigned to standardized work of routine nature involving molding machine operation and/or assembly of molded parts. Work generally involves the use of simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing, and general overall inspection of parts.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands, and follows Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction.
• Retrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions.
• Utilizes clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts for other operations per safety procedures.
• Operates molding machines and/or air-activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product.
• Advises supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable variances in product quality (e.g., flash, splay, contamination, underfill).
• Compares, inspects, and monitors production quality to approved samples and accepts, rejects, or questions in accord with established standards.
• Performs simple clerical tasks involving recording and summarizing production as required.
• Examines, repairs, trims, counts, weighs, and performs secondary operations as directed.
• Performs tasks in accord with standard levels of performance required to meet production rate established for specific part(s) being worked.
• Performs routine cleaning chores to maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements.
• Interfaces with the production monitoring system.
• Assists in color changes/mold changes by cleaning work area or equipment. Sets up for next job (e.g., sample board, OIS, packaging).
• Assists with breaks for other operators.
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for entire work shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

This position typically does not require any travel. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.