What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Cavya solutions?
Title: Production Operator
Duration: 12 months Contract
Shift: 1st shift
Location: Athens, OH 45701
Payrate: $20/hour on W2
Job Summary:
The Production Equipment Operator operates semi-automated manufacturing equipment under close supervision to support safe, efficient, and consistent production. This role is responsible for routine equipment setup, changeovers, basic troubleshooting, quality inspections, production documentation, and material support while following established safety, quality, and standard work procedures to meet daily production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down semi-automated manufacturing equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Perform equipment changeovers, line clearances, calibrations, and routine adjustments.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting and escalate equipment or technical issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and equipment checks as assigned.
- Monitor equipment performance and production output to help meet daily targets.
- Follow established standard work instructions and operating procedures.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing, production, equipment operation, or related experience preferred.
- Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
- Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and meet production requirements.
Quality & Documentation:
- Perform first-article inspections and routine in-process quality checks.
- Verify products meet established specifications and quality standards.
- Accurately complete production records, equipment logs, inspection forms, and other required documentation.
- Identify, document, and report quality issues or process deviations promptly.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with company procedures.
Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance:
- Follow all company safety policies, GMP/quality requirements, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile production environment as applicable.
- Perform line clearance and housekeeping activities according to established procedures.
- Immediately report safety hazards, equipment issues, quality concerns, and process deviations.
- Support compliance with applicable manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Materials & Team Collaboration:
- Request, stage, and manage production materials as required.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material usage records.
- Participate in daily production meetings, shift handoffs, and team activities.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical and production issues.
- Contribute ideas, participate in continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Ability to stand and work on the production floor for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and safely handle production materials and equipment.
- Ability to wear required PPE and work in controlled or sterile environments when applicable.
- Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, or weekends based on production requirements.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20