Rubber Technician I- 3rd Shift

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and coordinate product collection from the Press Floor.
• Notify the Lead Press Floor Tech of defective parts.
• Collaborate with the Department Supervisor or Specialist to determine if TC40 production is required.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Attend daily safety meetings.
• Inform Supervisor or Specialist of any issues that arise.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with team members, supervision, and other cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding job status and any issues.

5S Responsibilities

• Follow the 5S principles: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Look for ways to improve production efficiency using 5S practices.
• Keep your work area organized and ready for daily 5S inspections.

Working Responsibilities - Press Floor

• Trim flashing off demolded parts using various tools.
• Date stamp all parts.
• Stick parts with correct stickers.
• Place and organize finished parts on pallets.
• Retrieve demolded parts from the Press Floor.
• Inspect all parts for defects and notify relevant personnel if defects are present.
• Recognize and report defects such as short on rubber, lamination marks, sticking in mold, backgrind, wide seam, off register, mold debris, bond failure, buckled rim, non-fill, surface damage, damaged threads/bolts, cleaning trim area, plucking rubber from molds, demolding/reloading molds, and sweeping the floor.

Working Responsibilities - TC40 Presses

• Load molds with wrapped tires.
• Run the press with the mold, ensuring accurate alignment and closure.
• Demold and trim production.
• Clean cured rubber out of molds between demold/reload.
• Lube molds between demold/reload.
• Accurately track parts run and post production in Syteline.
• Operate forklift and fill out inspections.
• Sweep TC40 area and empty garbage cans at the end of the shift.