Production Operator

Operator II

The Operator II is responsible for the consistent operation of various machines and/or operation of support equipment related to the production process. Other duties are outlined based on specific Customer requirements. Primary responsibilities include performing machine operations and control, following machine start up and shutdown procedures, adhering to applicable work instructions, established company policies, and all established health and safety policies. The Operator II must communicate with supervisors, demonstrate knowledge of GMP, maintain work station organization and cleanliness, follow quality control inspection points, and ensure machine and area cleaning. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting, reading work orders and bill of materials, filing out necessary paperwork, following work instructions and product specifications, conducting quality inspections, evaluating non-conformities in products, production equipment, and test equipment, and performing other duties as assigned.

For Chain & Spooling Customer, additional responsibilities include quality inspection and required first piece, using Nikon profile protector, conducting visual inspection of product for quality standards, weighing and recording chain produced, maintaining chain traceability by using temporary traveler, and printing labels for products and package productions as per work instructions.

For Extrusion Customer, additional responsibilities include maintenance – filling out PM and cleaning check sheets, performing 1st piece inspection and continuous inspection, performing extrusion dies change over, cleaning and adjustment, performing extrusion trouble shooting, purging and cleaning, setting up and calibrating adapter less tip size based on required specification program in Zumbach, material drying and mixing procedures, quality inspection and scrap reporting, and performing measurement verification with caliper, comparator, scale, and pin gauges.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include machine operation experience in a production environment, dependability and ability to adapt to change, ability to perform basic math calculations and weight conversions, ability to read, write, and speak in English, familiarity with basic measurement methods, proficiency with using small hand tools, and ability to cross train in other areas as assigned. Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.

Educational qualifications include a high school diploma/GED preferred and previous manufacturing experience. Environmental requirements include primarily an office environment, ability to use all office equipment (PC, phone, fax, copier, etc), limited temperature fluctuations, air-conditioned environment, exposure to general manufacturing environment, and non-allergy to latex. Physical requirements include the ability to sit for at least 4 hours at a time, normal eye/hand motor coordination and the ability to grasp and hold small objects, normal extended reach, consistent use of manual dexterity, ability to determine color acuity, ability to travel via car or plane to designated areas, and ability to transport, lift, and demonstrate materials, product, and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.