Production Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring quality and quantity of work and product produced is met.
• Proper care/usage/storage of tools, equipment and product.
• Adherence to corporate and department policies, procedures, practices and specifications.
• Working assigned shift schedule as required which may include extended work days and/or hours.
• Accurate and timely completion of all tasks assigned by the Shift Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Report any discrepancies to the Shift Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Additional responsibilities may include:
• Appropriate communication via radio, telephone and/or in person.
• Proper operation of product turning tools.
• Proper operation and measurement readings of gauges including Tenths Tape, ID Mic, OD Mic, Dial Snap, Ovality, Pyrometers (hand held and stationary), Steel Rule, Straight Edge, MIL Thickness and Pressure.
• Accurate and timely completion of daily paperwork.
• Proper departmental equipment maintenance.
• Proper equipment start-up, set-up and operation.
• Verify proper material and quantity prior to and upon completion of product processing.
• Ensure traceability and separation of material by SLN (heat number), mill order and/or customer.
• Ensure traceability and separation of properly and improperly processed material.
• Proper application of stencils and/or color bands to material processed properly and improperly.
• Proper removal of incorrect stencils and/or color bands.
• Proper utilization of an Oxyacetylene torch.
• Proper procurement and delivery of required tests.
• Proper evaluation of processed product:
• Straightness and driftability
• Size and ovality
• Surface, end and body damage
• Test pressure
• Length and weight
• Coverage
• Maintain adequate amount of consumable supplies.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work area.
• Small and/or Large Capacity Forklift Certification.

Experience, Skills, And Knowledge

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Uses reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Adheres to safety and security procedures.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.

Critical Competencies & Capabilities

• Accountable
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Detailed
• Adaptable
• Proactive
• Self-motivated
• Open-minded
• Communicative
• Safety conscious