Winder Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Temp to hire

Job Title: Winder Operator

Job Location: Mansfield, TX
Pay : $17.75/hr
1st shift (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM) - (Mon-Fri) - MANDATORY OVERTIME

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

• Operates Wire Winder.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Set up and operate bobbin winders according to manufacturing specifications, following detailed instructions accurately
• String wire through bobbin winders, adjust counter to necessary footage, fill up oil container as needed
• Record the necessary data on WW2 for labeling
• Place finished bobbins on wire table, make wire bobbins according to inventory on wire table
• Keep all bobbin machines operate continuously
• Pull material from warehouse as needed
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices
• Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines
• Report production issues to direct lead
• Perform work on an equal or lower classification
• Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to the Value Stream Team Lead.
• Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education required:
High School diploma or GED

Experience:
Production work preferred but not required.
On the job training from 1 to 8 weeks or extend to 10 weeks if needed.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Good math, reading, writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong trouble shooting skills.
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Skills/Competencies:
1. Basic computer skills.
2. Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
3. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
4. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:
Lift/Carry, Bending, Twist/Turn, Reach Below Knee, Push/Pull, Squat/Kneel Stand/Walk, Sit, Lifting Above Shoulders

Assessment:
Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee may be subject to:
• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.