Quality Operator (Nights) Job

Primary location: Johnstown,Ohio
Employment status: Full-Time

What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Job Output

Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Quality Operator is responsible for ensuring product quality at the Powder Coating Line through the use of regular consistent checks via equipment and visual checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesincludesthe following.Other duties may be assigned.

General Duties

• Commit to and follow the facility Mission, Vision and Values that support the AWI Operating Principles as an individual and team.

• Attend andparticipatein all required company training programs.

Paint Line Duties

• Operate allquality checkequipment includingbut not limitedto:colorimeter, gloss meter, viewing board, thickness gauge,scratch testing,etc.

• Operate machinery or stationsas instructed by theSupervisorto meet scheduled demands.

• Support the development of standard recipeswiththe operatorson the line.

• Makeappropriate runningdecisions to prevent excessivedefects and/or downtime.

• Develop a knowledge ofthe basics of operation ofeach areain order tocommunicate issues and support troubleshooting.

• Keepaccuraterecords of production, waste,andquality checks undertaken.

• Communicate issues quickly and accurately to the operators,supervisor, and plant resources to prevent excessive scrap and downtime.

Environmental, Health, &Safety

• Follow all Company,OSHA Safety, and EPA EnvironmentalPolicies.

• Always ensurespersonal safe behaviorandencouragessafe behavior in others.

• Participatesin safety related events/trainings/processes.

• Conform to all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain clean and organized workarea.

• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

• Report any safety/environmental incidents.

Quality

• Maintaina high levelof customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment.

• Ensure that the standards for quality, output, safety etc. are adhered to and improved upon.

• Troubleshoot issues that are within your knowledge and control.Decidequickly to contact more resources for issues outside of your knowledge and control.

• Effective useand managementofstandards and samples.

• Check coating qualityusing visual checksand quality devicesat aregular interval.

• Support the product hold process when material is out of specification by working with the quality team todetermineisolationtime frames.

• Monitor aspects of the booth that could affectthe productquality using devices, standard work, and knowledge of theprocess.

• Understand when a powder isofstandardqualityor ofgood qualityvswhen there is an issue that needs to beaddressed.

• Create and/orimproveuponstandard work processes including but not limited to:

• Start Up

• Shut Down

• While Running

• Change Overs

• Troubleshooting

• Downday

Cost

• Looks for projects or methods to reduce cost without sacrificing the quality of the parts.

• Driveswaste out of operation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Travel:Minimal; less than 5%

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic computer skills including Excel, & web-based applications to enter dataregularly and accurately.

• Priormanufacturing, assembly, material movement, or powder coating operations experience preferred.

• Ability tolearn andunderstand the PLC operating screenand data output screens.

• Understand your internal customer base (Sublimation Line,Assembly, and Crating).Be customer oriented;possessthe ability toreact to thecustomers' needs while following company procedures.

• Direct knowledge anddemonstratedunderstanding ofJohnstown plant productsand processes is preferred.

• Knowledge of metal manufacturing materials, fabrication processes, and machinery preferred.

• Must beflexible and be able to respond with a positive attitude to changing demands and conditions.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with manyareas of the plant/company during meetings, presentations, and variousconversationson and off the floor.

• Attention to detailand understand/adjusting tominor detail changes.

• Ability to learn how tooperatea forklift and other company vehicles.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical 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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalkand/orhear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired tostand,walk;use hands to finger, handle orfeel;andreach withhands and arms. The employeeis occasionally required tosit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee mustfrequentlylift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Plant Environment - This positionoperatesin a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords,toolsand other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Basic PPErequired: safety glasses, earplugs, and steel toe/composite boots. SpecificPPE &training will be provided for activities requiringadditionalaccommodation.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Competencies

Other Skills and Abilities

Why should you join Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce ;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet ;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact .

About the location (Johnstown OH)

Steel Ceilings, Inc.,a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located a mere 30 minutes from the capital of Ohio, Columbus, a majormetropolitan area. Known for its quaint "small-town America" vibe, its proximity to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US, provides the best of both worlds. In addition to the numerous golfing opportunities that Johnstown can boast about. There are car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted in the area year-round.

Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries,is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!