Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us 

With 80 years of history, Tigre is a Brazilian multinational company with a strong global presence, a leader in solutions for civil construction. The company offers a broad product portfolio that grows each year.

We are driven by taking care of the water to transform people's quality of life. We are the company that takes the experience with water beyond the construction site, by offering the best solutions available.

The Tigre Group is present in the following segments: plumbing, electrical, drainage, bathroom accessories, infrastructure, industrial, irrigation, painting tools, sanitary faucets, and treatment solutions for water and effluents.

Summary

Attend injection-molding machines by inspecting, weighing, counting, packaging, and stacking parts ensuring adherence to safety and keeping area clean and organized.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with superiors and co-workers in a team environment
• Complete all quality attribute inspections on a timely basis (visual/dimensional – Every 2 hours and sign the paperwork) and report any non-conformances or machine malfunctions immediately
• Maintain a clean and safe work area 
• Handover the work area clean, and organized with machines caught up to the next shift team member 
• Clean the floor and the machines during the shift (when required) and at the end of every shift
• Give a status update on machines/products/parts to the next shift machine operator
• Ensure that there is enough material supply for machine usage; Insert the vacuum hose on the side with most material and in the fully loaded Gaylord 
• Empty the trash bins at the end of the shift and put it in the dumpster 
• Follow all packaging procedures and provide sufficient packaging materials for the next shift; put the labels in the assigned area (straight) on the box
• Accurately count/weigh parts for correct packaging
• Accurately record production quantities and downtime codes for all machines attended/operated
• Package all parts and build pallet quantities according to job specifications
• Maintain or exceed production and quality performance requirements
• Ensure inspection of parts (visual quality check) before packing the parts
• Remove excess flashing, burrs, and gate connections from all parts in a manner consistent with quality standards (Trim, Wipe and Cut sprue parallel to the product) 
• Attend/operate all assigned molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and hand tools in an efficient and safe manner
• Remove material from injection unit every five cycle (pre-purge) 
• Put gaskets as required and instructed
• Put employee initials or labels “100 inspected by…” inside the box
• Label gasket parts with “100% inspected by…” 
• Perform minor machine and mold maintenance (e.g. cleaning, remove blockages, lubrication, repair minor for water or hydraulic leaks)
• Trouble-shoot minor process problems and make corrections; communicate more complex problems to Process Technician/Shift lead; continuously advance knowledge of the process, machines and molds. 
• Properly separate burned material from non-burned/good material
• Separate non-conforming products and materials for recycling 
• Responsible to handle 4 or more machines
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job

• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage if required and trained. 
• Stock materials needed at all machines 
• Replenish boxes, tape at all machines 
• Set out production logs and labels at all machines [MA1] 

• Other duties as assigned

Position Specifications and Requirements

• Bi-lingual would be a plus
• Three (3) months of production/machine operator experience would be ideal not a requirement.
• Ability to discriminate between acceptable and unacceptable part; dimensional or visual characteristics
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, a certificate of training beyond high school is preferred
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow directions
• Proficient to excellent problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills

We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features: Paid Time Off 401(k) Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage Life Insurance (Self and Spouse/Children) STD and LTD Insurance Other benefits

Tigre USA maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability , veteran status, or any other protected status.   This applies to both Tigre USA employees and applicants for employment with the Company