What are the responsibilities and job description for the Whisker Operator position at Allied Reliability?
Essential Job Functions
- Operating one whisker machine with ability to operate either machine at one time.
- Adjusting dies, feed mechanisms, alignments, and all other machine parameters to achieve objectives.
- Troubleshooting machine problems and replacing worn or broken machine parts as required.
- Escalating major equipment issues to Maintenance Team.
- Performing product changes when and where needed.
- Loading coils of flat steel on the turntables using a forklift.
- Unloading whiskers from the machine, bundling them and packaging into boxes.
- Weighing, moving, and organizing boxes of whiskers using carts and forklifts.
- Meeting all quality and production standards, minimizing scrap and downtime.
- Labeling, packaging, and palletizing boxes of whiskers for storage, inventory, and shipping.
- Performing all job functions in a safe manner, follow and enforce all policies and procedures.
- Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed.
- Communicating and working with Material Handlers to ensure an appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials is delivered to the Whisker Department as needed.
- Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems.
- Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.
- Moving materials as needed using forklifts or overhead cranes.
- Excellent safety and attendance record.
- Ability to work 12 hour rotating day and night shifts, and report on time for scheduled shifts and follow company attendance policies.
- Possesses strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Possesses basic knowledge in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Possesses basic computer skills.
- Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Understands production rates and production schedules.
- Ability to balance and achieve results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction
- Must have the ability to complete two or more tasks simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision and maintain a working and up-to-date knowledge of products and services.
- Must be able to handle self in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors.
- Ability to take responsibility for self and team.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms, wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to dusty or dirty ambient conditions.
- Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to hot or cold ambient conditions.
- Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to mild chemical irritants.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
- Training would be a mixture of online training on safety, quality, and production procedures along with on-the-job training conducted by an experienced Whisker Operator.
- Additional training would be provided as needed by the Maintenance Technicians or Maintenance Manager.
- Training duration would normally be 2 months.