Typical Duties

· Operates equipment used to manufacture products from raw materials into finished goods.

· Maintains inventory records of raw materials used in manufacturing and keeps accurate and up-to-date records and/or data sheets on materials in process.

· Performs in-process tests to ensure production meets required specifications.

· Recognizes equipment malfunctions and/or product deficiencies, and troubleshoots errors to achieve continuing optimum production levels.

Job Examples

· Hardness, weight, variation, pH and moisture content.

· Follows blueprints, subassembly layouts, and schematics.

· Maintains running accounts of orders received, work completed, and inventory.

· Matches workload, manning, and equipment capacity to existing inventory.

· Prepares and monitors master schedules by working with materials planning, production, and maintenance personnel to coordinate activities.

Requisitions materials after determining delivery dates.

Requirements

Skill Level

· Acquires basic job skills and learns company policies and procedures; generally, has little or no prior relevant training or work experience.

Competencies / Skill Level Application

· Follows established procedures to accomplish tasks.

Job Scope / Complexity

· Duties and tasks are routine.