Production Operator

SUMMARY

The Assembly Producer will operate a press or assemble parts to form complete units or subassemblies at a press, filling machine, or conveyor line.  Position is responsible for both accurately and thoroughly completing and maintaining all daily paperwork associated with the assembly process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Ability to rotate and attain proficiency at a number of various work stations
• Ability to read gauges and record findings
• Ability to measure sizes of parts in millimeters
• Ability to use a computer, especially SAP, OEE and label programs.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high quality orientation
• Move product, material, and/or equipment to and from designated areas
• Maintain clean, organized, safe working environment with equipment and materials located in proper locations in accordance with 5S standards inside and outside of facility
• Safely and efficiently operate all machinery
• Ability to work all designated shifts
• Excellent attendance record
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• 12 months of related experience required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be fluent in English.  Able to read/write routine reports and correspondence.  Able to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and directors, and to present to groups of customers or employees of the organization. Values and considers the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to use a hand held calculator to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analysis, problem solving, process and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.

• Dynamic communication / inter-personal skills.
• Highly organized and possess good decision-making skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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 employee will be required to stand for long periods of time and use upper body regularly to required reach; lift up to 35 lbs. on a repetitive basis and to stoop, kneel, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb and move about the facility. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of the job, may work prolonged periods under high heat and humid conditions inside the facility; and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. 

The environment in manufacturing plants and testing labs are often loud, hot, and with particulates in the air. Working environment may contain potentially hazardous materials such as acids, solvents, oils, and common etchants. In such environments, adherence to PPE regulations is required.

OVERTIME

Employees must be able to work additional hours and/or additional days during the payroll week, which can and will be in excess of forty (40) hours per payroll week. Working overtime is a condition of employment.

TRAVEL

Domestic travel with/without overnight stay may be required.

*No Sponsorship Available*