Secondary Operator

About the Role

The secondary Operator is responsible for various tasks in the manufacturing of garage door springs according to customer and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Catch springs from machines and sort into bins for next operations
• Grind springs to customer prints and quality requirements
• Form hooks, loops, and legs on parts per print using bending fixtures and hand tools
• Load and unload ovens for stress-relief operations according to temperature and timing requirements
• Load finished parts into bins, bags or pallets ensuring proper quantities
• Label, identify or tag product and stage for efficient movement of material
• Maintain traceability of materials by tagging bins
• Record completed operations and scrap in ERP
• Perform quality checks to meet internal AQL standards
• Identify and record non-conforming material
• Maintain and ensure proper use of tooling, measurement instruments, hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operations
• Demonstrate safe work habits, including wearing appropriate PPE and maintaining safe work processes
• Maintain 5s standards
• Follow established systems, policies, procedures and ISO processes
• Keep supervisor(s) informed of progress, issues, quality concerns and rework needed
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate and uphold Company values (People Focused, Integrity, Teamwork, Personal Responsibility)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Certified to operate a forklift or ability to obtain certification
• Possesses a mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing processes
• High level of attention to detail, organization and follow-through
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and interpret job travelers, customer prints, technical instructions, manuals, data, formulas and weights
• Performs basic math calculations, including addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals
• Ability to read measurement instruments (tape measure, caliper, etc.) and operate basic hand tools
• Strong customer service (internal and external) focus

Pay

Team members are paid weekly. The target hourly pay range is $19.00 to $20.50 depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other factors. A shift premium may be available depending upon shift and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term/long-term disability insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and paid holidays