PS - PO I/Material Prep, HY

PS - PO I/Material Prep, HY

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and one of the global leaders in the field of integrated membrane solutions. We offer complete membrane solutions like reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, waste water and process treatment and applications. Hydranautics membrane-based solutions are currently in use on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, waste water treatment and specialty process applications.

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, performs machine operator tasks as setting-up or shutting-down machines, prepares material for production loading and unloading on to machine or production equipment; maintains required level of output; monitors output by completing detailed quality inspections to ensure product meets customer requirements. Keeps accurate records and logs associated with production, measuring, quality, quantity and any other necessary record-keeping activities.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures material preparation machines and sonic weld machines are operated in accordance to work instructions.
• Inspects membrane material for quality ensuring membrane imperfections are not passed to a complete assembly pack, otherwise may result in scrapping product.
• Transfers prepared material onto membrane carts and back to Rolling area.
• Loads/unloads product from manufacturing transport equipment on to appropriate machine or production equipment for tasks.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly productivity goals set by production management, including clean-up, rework, core tube preparation or other production activities.
• Documents product data information such as serial number, defects, rejects, scrap etc. on production logs, reports or summaries as well as any other record keeping activities as it pertains to products throughout shift.
• Follows all quality, safety and lean manufacturing policies, processes or procedures including sustaining workstation and area in cleanliness in accordance with 5S standards.
• Informs Production Supervisor and/or Production Lead of increased pattern of defects in products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience

0-6 months minimum manufacturing or related experience; high school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Set-up, operate and make minor adjustments to machines. Basic to intermediate language skills, including verbal and written proficiency in English; ability to read work instructions in English. Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team while maintaining flexibility to changing priorities. Ability to work in a detailed-oriented atmosphere with accurate record-keeping, outstanding follow-through to meet production requirements and in a fast-pace manufacturing environment. Recognize numbers and millimeters and perform basic mathematical calculations with the aid of a basic hand-held calculator. Deal with standard and basic non-complex issues; basic problem-solving ability; carry out simple verbal work instructions.