Production Operator I

Production Operator I

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Store, retrieve, assemble, and clean molds
• Load and unload ovens
• Operate mill and extruders to manufacture preform
• Operate presses, de-flash and inspect parts as necessary to ensure highest quality.
• Set up and finish trim parts
• Final inspection of parts using gauges, micrometers and other measurement tools as required
• Store, retrieve, assemble, and clean molds for production
• Operate assigned mill/extruder/press machines
• Follow all Work Instructions, SOP's and SPCs to meet or exceed quality and production standards
• Record all information on GT data collection system as required
• Maintaining the production environment clean, tidy, and safe, including free of harmful elements.
• Rotate through at least two operations to maintain annual certifications.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Skills and Experience:

• Must have the ability to learn and perform department tasks in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have the ability to read, understand and perform work per the relevant work instructions.
• Must be able to effectively operate equipment, execute process steps, prepare raw and semi-finished material, and inspect product during manufacturing stage.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP (or comparable system) and basic computer skills desired.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork, willingness to learn new tasks, quality and safety mindset, maintain organized workplace, computer capable.
• Ability to reach 50% of certification of Chemraz production line skill sets within XX months, as follows: milling, extrusion, cutting to length, mold handle, molding, line pull, post cure, finishing, purification, packaging, slurry, and cleaning molds.

Job Environment

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Frequently (46-100%)
• Sitting: Frequently (46-100%)
• Lifting: Up to 25lbs without assistance
• Carrying: Up to 25lbs without assistance
• Walking: Frequently (46-100%)
• Hearing: Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
• Vision: Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses

Mental Requirements:

• Problem Solving: Occasionally (16-45%)
• Making Decisions: Ability to make decisions that have a low impact
• Supervise: Rarely (0-15%)
• Interpret Data: Rarely (0-15%)
• Organize: Occasionally (16-45%)
• Read/Write: Frequently (46-100%)
• Communication: Frequently (46-100%)

Work Environment

• High Temperatures: Rarely (0-15%)
• Low Temperatures: Rarely (0-15%)
• Noises: Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment):
• Fumes Exposure: Rarely (0-15%)

This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.