Production Operator

About the role

Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure alignment to production/process specifications. Follows engineering drawings, work order information, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process. This position is for a 3rd shift Production Operator on the Plastics team; you will set up and operate various machines involved with plastics injection molding processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, wind, clean, install, assemble, rework, calibrate, test, solder and/or inspect product at different stages of assembly from component to final.
• Work from prints, drawings, method sheets diagrams or other specifications in accordance with established assembly procedures, DBS processes and standard work.
• Set up, operate and/or maintain production equipment, machines and tools using process documents, diagrams, and written instructions in support of production goals.
• Produces set-ups and adjustment holding tolerances to blueprint specification.
• Collect, analyze, and report data from production processes requiring basic mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Counts, sorts, labels, and packages assembled materials.
• May disassemble and re-work and test.
• Encouraged to participate in continuous improvement as appropriate based upon assigned levels.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to effectively solve problems.

Skills

• Experience with operating machines and control panels.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to use standard hand tools including torque wrenches.
• Basic understanding of drawings and work instructions.
• Able to operate overhead hoists and rigging.

Pay

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 37,600.00 - 56,400.00.

Schedule

Hours are 11:40pm – 7:10am Monday through Friday with overtime opportunities on weekends.

Benefits

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.