Production Operator

The Operator II is responsible for the consistent operation of various machines and/or
operation of support equipment related to the production process. Other duties are
outlined based on specific Customer requirements.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform machine operations and control.
• Follow machine start up and shutdown procedure.
• Follow applicable work instructions.
• Follow established company policies.
• Follow all established health and safety policies.
• Communicate with supervisors.
• Knowledge of GMP.
• Work station organization and cleanliness.
• Follow quality control inspection points.
• Machine and area cleaning.
• Trouble shooting.
• Reading work orders and bill of materials.
• Filing out necessary paperwork.
• Follow work instruction and product specification.
• Quality Inspection.
• Evaluate non-conformities in products, production equipment and test
equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.


dditional Responsibilities for Chain & Spooling Customer:
• Quality inspection and required first piece.
• Use Nikon profile protector.
• Visual inspection of product for quality standards.
• Weighing and recording chain produced.
• Maintaining chain traceability by using temporary traveler.
• Print labels for products and package productions as per work instructions.
dditional Responsibilities for Extrusion Customer:
• Maintenance - fill out PM and cleaning checks sheets.
• Perform 1st piece inspection and continuous inspection.
• Perform Extrusion dies change over, cleaning and adjustment.
• Perform Extrusion trouble shooting, purging and cleaning.
• Setup and calibrate adapter less tip size base on required specification
program in Zumbach.
• Material drying and mixing procedures.
• Quality inspection and scrap reporting.
• Perform measurement verification with caliper, comparator, scale and pin
gauges.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Machine operation experience in a production environment required.
• Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential.
• bility to perform basic math calculations and weight conversions.
• bility to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be familiar with basic measurement methods.
• Must be proficient with using small hand tools.
• bility to cross train in other areas as assigned.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience


ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Primarily an office environment; must be able to use all office equipment (PC,
phone, fax, copier, etc)
• Limited temperature fluctuations, air conditioned environment
• Exposure to general manufacturing environment
• Non-allergy to Latex


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to sit for at least 4 hours at a time.
• Have normal eye/hand motor coordination and the ability to grasp and hold
small objects.
• Possess a normal extended reach.
• Consistently uses manual dexterity.
• Have the ability to determine color acuity.
• Must be able to travel via car or plane to designated areas.
• Must be able to transport, lift, and demonstrate materials, product and
equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.