Utility Production Cell Operator

Job Summary

The Utility Production Operator will routinely run one or more operational pieces of equipment supporting the facility production. The focus areas are as follows, but not limited to: Panel to Part Separating, PEM Insertion/Press, Mechanical Deburring, Timesaver, Panel Taping, Edge Taping, Panel and Circuit Detaping, Circuit Tape Resealing, Panel Hipotting, Aquastorm, OSP, Tin Straying, Marseco Scrubbing, IS Scrubbing, Wise Scrubbing, Microetching and Panel Finishing/Packaging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all processes are followed according to job routers, process specifications, engineering change orders (ECO’s), and standard work procedures in a safe operating manner.
• When in doubt, stops and asks cell coordinator, supervisor or manager for assistance.
• Ensures that all required quality testing and inspection is completed within product specification and documented appropriately with the actual test results reading.
• Performs and records all transactions and Labor Reporting accurately.
• Uses the inventory tracking tools and labels all products to process specifications.
• Transacts inventory at the appropriate stage of the process, where applicable.
• Buys inventory discrepancies forward to the cell coordinator, supervisor or manager and helps investigate and resolve.
• Reports all non-conforming products to the cell coordinator, supervisor or manager. Accurately fills out the NCR form for all non-conforming materials and places it in the assigned non-conforming materials area.
• Safeguards the work area is clean and organized to 5S standards and that a professional pass down is given to the oncoming shift operator.
• Oncoming operator gives final approval that everything is satisfactory before employee leaves.
• Helps to build and foster teamwork across all shifts by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
• Maintains a professional, positive attitude while at work.
• Is active in providing ideas and supporting process improvements that enable the cell to grow upon its annual goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Performs most assignments independently.
• Works in a personable and professional manner and communicates in a professional and tactful manner to build teamwork across the shifts.
• Takes initiative and moves to the work before being told.
• Willing to learn new tasks or job responsibilities.
• Flexible to meet business needs across all cells.
• Must be comfortable working around/with hazardous chemicals.

Education and/or Experience

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• A minimum of 3-6 months sustained employment in a manufacturing environment.

Cell Process Area Operations

• Panel to Part Separating
• Restriking
• PEM Insertion/Press
• Mechanical Deburring
• Timesaver
• Panel Taping
• Edge Taping
• Panel and Circuit Detaping
• Circuit Tape Resealing
• Panel Hipotting
• Aquastorm
• OSP
• Tin Straying
• Marseco Scrubbing
• IS/ WISE Scrubbing
• Microetching
• Panel Finishing/Packaging

Other Skills and Abilities

• Reads part prints and uses or becomes qualified to use various specialized tools (Eye Loupe, Scale, Caliper, Feeler or Pin Gauges).
• Supports Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within assigned area.
• Reads and comprehends basic instructions.
• Has basic computer skills.
• Knows basic mathematical skills.
• Works in a team setting.
• Has good oral and written communication skills.