Production Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

The Rewind Operator at Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) is responsible for controlling the start-up, shutdown, and line speed of the coating line. This position requires setting and adjusting line tension, operating the coil cart, and monitoring strip temperature at the rewind station. The operator must accurately enter production data and communicate coating defects, rejects, and test samples to the Quality Control Technician.

Responsibilities

• Controls start-up, shutdown, and line speed of the coating line
• Cuts coil samples for quality inspection
• Sets and adjusts line tension by modifying pullouts and holdbacks
• Operates the coil cart to remove coils from the recoiler
• Maintains accurate records of production data, including coated coil weights, scrap, footage, and downtime reasons
• Operates tow motor (forklift) and overhead crane to remove coils from the arbor and assists with coil storage
• Monitors strip temperature and material in process for metal and paint defects, and communicates issues to the QC Technician, Coater Technician(s), Lead Person, and Supervisor
• Complies with OSHA and company procedures for handling hazardous materials
• Affixes PPE as designated for the work area
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Ability to perform all essential job duties
• Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking clearly
• Reads, understands, and interprets documents such as training manuals and work instructions
• Prepares routine reports and assists with or facilitates training sessions
• Performs basic mathematical calculations, including division of units of measure, rates, ratios, percentages, and interpretation of graphs
• High School Diploma or GED
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Manufacturing plant environment with moving machinery and elevated noise levels; exposure to varying temperatures, including extreme cold and extreme heat; frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing and pulling; requires regular bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, and postural balancing; involves manipulating materials, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and effective verbal communication and hearing; ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 80-100 pounds with assistance; frequent use of company communication devices, including computers, phones, and other office or production electronics

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all essential job duties
• Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking clearly
• Reads, understands, and interprets documents such as training manuals and work instructions
• Prepares routine reports and assists with or facilitates training sessions
• Performs basic mathematical calculations, including division of units of measure, rates, ratios, percentages, and interpretation of graphs
• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• Ability to follow safety protocols

Benefits

At Associated Materials Innovations, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$19.76 per hour

Schedule

Variable schedule based on production needs

Company Information

Associated Materials Innovations is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates multiple manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.