Operator I - Hoyt - 2nd Shift - M-Th

Basic Scope/Purpose

The Operator - Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset, set-up and operation of various machines including Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, Roll Mills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.

Principal Accountabilities

• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member.
• Attend safety training.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the “6S” system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain, & safety).
• Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements.
• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as “helper”.
• Aid “main” operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.
• Setup and operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance from Level 2 & 3 Operators.
• If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
• Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worn tooling.
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Strive to perform standardized “best practices”.
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment.
• Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Level 2 Operator

• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Holt Melt Machine as “main” operator with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators.
• “Main” operator must be able to dictate correct setups and machine settings to ensure quality products are being made.
• Provide “helper” with Directions And Communicate What Help Is Required.
• Setup and operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators.
• Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring level II operators if necessary.

Level 3 Operator

• Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be “main” operator on all Press Brakes, Shears, and Hot Melt Machines.
• Setup and operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, or Welders with no assistance.
• If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
• Understand, comply, and actively involve in establishing ISO standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects.
• Assist and train Level I and II Operators.

Career Progression Opportunities

• There are III levels of Operators that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined above.

Education and/or Relative Experience

• Level 1 Operator: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties of Operator I job grade.
• Level 2 Operator: Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year. Once an operator reaches this level of proficiency, even if the 1 year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasks may begin.
• Level 3 Operator: Rotated through all of the machine cell and set up positions as an Operator II with minimal assistance for 3 years.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None Required

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

• 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, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place.
• STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.