Manufacturing Machine Operator - Towers

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Operator - Towers position performs all tasks involved in the production of the company’s products. This includes manufacturing, inspecting, and moving products. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. This is a second shift role : Sunday through Thursday, 8 PM - 6:30 AM.

Davlyn Group is a fast growing, privately owned technical textile company based in Spring City, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with additional locations in Norristown, PA, Independence, VA and Juarez, Mexico. Through our Amatex, Darco Southern, Davlyn Manufacturing, and Norfab businesses, our products and engineering services are used by thousands of customers in over 50 countries to help keep heat in its place, improve safety, and increase productivity. DGH is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, fabrics and yarns used in the appliance industry, industrial markets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Setup, feed, and monitor up to 17 heat towers to manufacture products.
• Inspect and label products according to quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and minimize downtime.
• Track production utilizing the appropriate visual management or documentation tools.
• Escalate safety, quality concerns or machine malfunction to the supervisor.
• Burn and color product according to specifications.
• Mix solutions for coloring process.
• Move the product to the designated area for the next manufacturing process.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior production or manufacturing experience, preferred.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE, CLASSIFICATION & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is an onsite, full-time, non-exempt position at our Spring City, PA facility.
• The standard work schedule is Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
• Departmental demands may necessitate additional work outside of the standard work schedule.

POSITION TYPE:

This role is an individual contributor, someone who provides specialized work & expertise and contributes directly to Davlyn’s success without managing other people.

TRAVEL:

This position does not require travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Standing : 20% of the shift. Must stand for equipment setup, inspecting, and shifting product from one station to another or to designated staging location.
• Climbing : Occasionally, must go to the mezzanine to troubleshoot equipment.
• Walking : 80% of the shift. Must walk within the department to untangle product, inspect and setup equipment, and across the factory to move product to the next manufacturing process or staging area.
• Lifting : Must frequently lift boxes full of product (approximately 50 lb) onto carts or skids to be moved within or out of the department, and lift buckets of mixing solution (45 lb) to the correct tower.
• Pushing and/or Pulling : Must frequently pull or push a cart (approximately 50 lb) to move product to the staging area, and a pallet jack full of product (200+ lb) to the next process.
• Carrying : Must frequently carry 5-gallon buckets of mixing solution the correct tower.
• Grasping : Must be able to manually untangle product, inspect for quality defects and attach product to manufacture continuously.
• Reaching : Must reach to inspect, untangle, sort, staple or cut product.
• Stooping and Crouching : Must occasionally stoop or crouch to pick up buckets of solution and troubleshoot equipment.
• Color Determination : Must be able to differentiate between shades of color to determine the right burn and coating of the product.
• Near Acuity : Must be able to detect twists and knots in product before it enters the burn/coating process.
• Speaking : Must verbally communicate with supervisor and team about safety, quality and production.
• Listening : Must be able to listen to teammates and be aware of forklift traffic around the factory.
• Smelling : Must be able to smell smoke, fire, or any elements burning.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

The cognitive requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Comprehend basic instructions regarding safety guidelines, quality inspections, equipment and performance.
• Utilize a caliper, micrometer, and tape measure to set up dies.
• Utilize hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Interpret documents, such as work instructions, priority lists, production logs, etc.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Utilize a computer to report defect and production quantities.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication, and division (may use a calculator).
• Comprehend complex issues and communicate effectively to diverse groups, such as observing defect patterns, troubleshoot setup issues and communicate to supervisors and teammates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work facility may be hot and/or cold, based on the time of year.
• Many areas of the production floor have a very high noise level. Hearing protection is required in these areas.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Constant contact with fiberglass and fiberglass fibers.

Davlyn Group believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Davlyn Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Davlyn Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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