Production Worker - 12 Hour Days (3,2,2,3)

Job Description 

JOB TITLE:              Small Mold Production Worker 

REPORTS TO:         Production Supervisor 

FLSA:                         Non-exempt 

JOB SUMMARY:    Performs all of the tasks in the operation of the production machines and presses at Accumold.  Uses the quality systems and instructions that have been established to complete the assigned product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Maintains the presses to ensure quality parts. 

1. Monitors hoppers on the machine and keeps them adequately filled. 

1. Observes material levels in dryers. 

1. Following work instructions, checks the parts bins at regular intervals.  Inspects product continuously to maintain highest quality parts. 

1. Measures parts and follows SPC procedures as required by work instructions and/or customer requirements. 

1. Promote efficient production practices by performing ongoing tasks such as cutting corner supports, making boxes, maintaining the integrity of raw material, etc. 

1. Communicate production problems with lead people or management as needed. 

1. Other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

1. Education/Experience.  High school education coursework or GED required.  Experience or training in manufacturing using quality systems.  Ability to use measuring and inspection equipment to monitor quality.
2. Computer Skills.  Ability to perform basic keyboarding.
3. Language Skills. Ability to read, comprehend, and utilize instructions and short correspondence with coworkers and supervisors.  Ability to effectively present information to other employees, in one-on-one and small group situations
4. Mathematical Skills.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and understand specification drawings for inspection purposes.
5. Reasoning Ability.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables.  Ability to follow simple verbal instructions.
6. Other Skills and Abilities. Willingness to attend classes or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills.
7. Supervisory Responsibilities.  None.
8. Physical Demands.  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit/stand and use hand to manipulate very small parts or tweezers.  Sense of touch may be used to detect texture, burs and edges.  Frequent movement throughout the facility is required.  Normal or corrected to normal vision is required with good color vision, close vision, and ability to use microscope and adjust focus.  May be required to move or transport up to 55 lbs.
9. Work Environment.  The duties of this job are executed in a climate-controlled environment with few temperature or humidity extremes.  Noise levels will vary from very low to moderate depending on the location that the work is performed within the facility.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Use of safety glasses is required.   

The description given is intended only to provide information about the general nature of the job and is not an all-inclusive list of the job duties, skills or abilities. 

Employment with Accumold is “at will”, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time and for any or no reason.