Operator I - Composites |3rd Shift

Duties

• Form molded sheets and shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment:
• Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets by laying up material to the desired thickness and spreading resin according to customer orders per instructions on customer work orders
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entry
• Activate machines to shape or form sheets and/or shape insulation products by pressing control buttons to activate equipment
• Remove materials or products from molds or from forming or pressing machines and stack or store them for additional processing
• Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections
• Record and maintain production data, such as tolerance readings, and quantities, types, and defects of materials produced
• Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as carts, forklifts and hand trucks
• Maintain count and perform packaging duties as required
• Participate in cross training to become knowledgeable of equipment/process within the department
• Perform routine daily machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry with mixing, batching or compounding equipment is preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Ongoing training and development programs

Company Culture

• Communicate with supervisor on hot jobs and work order priorities
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Work Environment

• This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required
• The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time