Panel Production Cell Operator

Job Summary

The Panel Production operator will routinely run one or more operational pieces of equipment associated within the work area. Roles, processes and equipment will include: Alumina Cleaning, Mixing, AST, Coating, Book Up, Debook/ Lamination Press, Edge Finisher, Roll Leveler, Scrubber, Detaper, Taper, Shear, Scriber, Panel Hi Pot. The operator will also need to count and mark packages according to work instructions and customer requirements, inspect panels for damage/ compliance, entering transactions into ERP, and preparing finished goods for shipping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all processes are followed according to job routers, process specifications, engineering change orders (ECO’s), and standard work procedures in a safe operating manner.
• When in doubt, stops and asks cell coordinator, supervisor or manager for assistance.
• Ensures that all required quality testing is completed within product specification and documented appropriately with the actual test results reading.
• Performs and records all transactions and Labor Reporting accurately.
• Uses the inventory tracking tools and labels all products to process specifications.
• Transacts inventory at the appropriate stage of the process, where applicable.
• Bridges inventory discrepancies forward to the cell coordinator, supervisor or manager and helps investigate and resolve.
• Reports all non-conforming products to the cell coordinator, supervisor or manager. Accurately fills out the NCR form for all non-conforming materials and places it in the assigned non-conforming materials area.
• Safeguards the work area by ensuring it is clean and organized to 5S standards and that a professional pass down is given to the oncoming shift operator.
• Oncoming operator gives final approval that everything is satisfactory before employee leaves.
• Helps to build and foster teamwork across all shifts by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
• Maintains a professional, positive attitude while at work.
• Is active in providing ideas and supporting process improvements that enable the cell to grow upon its annual goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• A minimum of 3-6 months sustained employment in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have or obtain Hazardous Materials Handling Training on a 3-year rotational basis.
• Coating Process Area Operations Alumina CleaningMixingPanel Preparation (AST)CoatingBook UpDebook/Laminating PressesScribe/PeelHi PotShearEdge FinisherRoll LevelerTime Saver/ScrubberDetaperTaperVacuum Lift Assist

Other Skills And Abilities

• Can use or become qualified to use various specialized tools and perform basic chemistry analysis.
• Can convert U.S standards in metric measurements and weights.
• Mechanical Aptitude to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within assigned area.