Composite Cell Operator

Composite Cell Operator

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.

Shift/Hours: Department/Group: Composites

Location: Kulpsville, PA

Position Type: KV Union Job Family: Grade 11

Reports to: Supervisor

Position Purpose Summary - The Composites Cell Operator performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including development, production, planning, total quality management systems, equipment, materials, and the continuous improvement process. The employee will function within a team environment, performing the full scope of the assignment fabricating/producing parts.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Perform job in compliance with Greene, Tweed & Co. Quality Policy (ie.AS 9100, AS 9001, NadCap).
• Perform all pre-molding operations (material prep) and run all pre-molding equipment within the department as required.
• Perform all mold prepping, molding and press operations within the department as required. Acknowledge and troubleshoot press alarms and molding problems, initiate corrective action as required.
• Degate/waterjet, finish and visually inspect parts as necessary to ensure highest quality product on all equipment within the department.
• Perform all inspection requirements including the use of contact/non-contact measuring systems (CMM, OGP, etc.) and or other measuring devices.
• Perform all non-destructive testing as required.
• Perform all post molding, assembly operations and component installation
• Follow all SPC, process and assembly procedures.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed part/assembly drawings.
• Perform all warehouse functions within the department for finished part receipts, finished part issues, kitting and final packing as per customer requirements. Excludes receiving and shipping functions
• Ability to meet or exceed all quality and production standards.
• Cleanliness - maintain facility housekeeping, clean machines and work area.
• Perform all TPM's schedules for all equipment within the department.
• Record all Information on GT data collection system as required.
• Load and unload fixtures in the department as required.
• Maintain annual quality certification and assure parts meet quality standards

Other Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous duties in the department as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing with other team members, internal/external auditors, support functions and customers when required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, Company documents and other specified requirements essential for performing standard job functions
• Within the last 5 years, must have worked pay Grade 9 or higher for the last 12 months or at minimum 12 months of thermoplastic molding experience
• Knowledge and application of varying mechanical and inspection tools
• Ability to pass a skills assessment covering computer skills, drawing/print interpretation, standard tool usage, basic molding concepts to help evaluate readiness and identify potential training needs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes
• Must be able to use air/impact type tools & associated hex bits/adapters
• Must be able to safely and properly use standard hand tools listed below
• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be able to occasionally work in positions requiring twisting, stooping, and grasping

Hand Tool Requirements

• Mold and part cleaning tools (ceramic knife, metallic blades, reamer, diamond files, wire brushes, scotch brite wheel)
• Ratchet & sockets
• Various size mallets
• Punches
• Pry bars
• Putty knives
• Screwdrivers
• Hex wrenches
• Slap hammer
• Quick release hoist rings
• Cordless drill
• Helicoil tools (tang punch, extraction tool, etc)
• Pliers
• Adjustable and standard wrenches
• Threaded lifting rings
• Micrometer
• Caliper
• Height gauge

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Drug Free Workplace:

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.

Note: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.