Production Operator

Stryten Energy in Manchester, IA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill Production Operator positions in our production departments. Successful candidates must have mechanical ability and accurate math and measurement skills. You should be able to control output of various machines in order to produce quality parts that are within required specifications. You need to meet or exceed production quantity goals set forth each day. And, candidates should have the ability to work in a team based manufacturing environment. Shifts Available: 2nd Shift Starting pay rate = $25.24 per hour About the work location: Manchester is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States, located along the Highway 20 corridor between Dyersville and Independence. Delaware County is centrally located just 45 minutes from some of Iowa’s biggest hubs (Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Dubuque) - but you don’t need to go far to find excitement. Delaware County is home to several golf courses, parks, museums, retail shops, a movie theatre, festivals and fairs, water sport recreational areas, and evening entertainment. Delaware County offers successful academics programs in three community school districts and a critical access hospital to provide healthcare close to home. Stryten offers a strong benefit package that includes the following: Weekly pay 401(k) with Company Match Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield Dental coverage through Cigna Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees Educational Assistance Program - get reimbursed for expenses related to college tuition, certifications, etc Paid Time Off Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available Bonus Opportunities Available! Gainshare Bonus - hourly associates have the potential to earn up to 10% of their gross monthly pay; potentially $300 per month! Quarterly Attendance Bonus - associates have the potential to earn up to $600 each quarter; just for showing up to work your scheduled hours! Production Bonus - associates have the potential to earn monthly bonuses based on the plant hitting production goals; potentially $50 per month and more! Work with the line team to meet the daily production. Will be required to do first piece inspection during the 1st hour of the day at their assigned station. Meet daily production schedule. Fill out necessary documentation Must be able to understand and communicate with all employees to receive training instruction and perform responsibilities. Must learn to follow quality control specs and procedures. Maintain accurate and timely SPC charts. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Perform testing as required. Perform weekly preventive maintenance on machine Will be exposed to lead (dust, fumes, and molten form) and other hazards. Must comply with safety and health regulations for the protection of self and co-workers. Follow Excel lean Manufacturing Procedures. Must comply with current Quality Systems Requirements Perform other duties as assigned by management. Physical Requirements Continuous standing, lifting, bending, and twisting Occasionally required to work in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid) Must wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, respirator, safety glasses, and steel toed shoes, hearing protection, etc., as outlined in established department PPE policy. Must be able to do some heavy lifting. Equipment Used Small hand tools, control panels, data collection equipment. Molds for heat seal machine and small hand tools, control panels, data collection equipment. Education, Experience, Skills Required Mechanical aptitude required. Previous manufacturing experience helpful. Computer literate. Must achieve passing score on pre-employment assessment GED or High School Diploma preferred but not required. Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr