Production Operator - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY:

The Production Operator may be involved in more than one process including cleaning (remove excess foam and build up on the molds), spraying (applying release agent to the mold to prevent the foamed part from sticking to the mold or the part being burned), demolding (removal of parts from the molds and visually inspect for voids, tears, out of channel or missing wires), or inlaying (accurately inlaying wires, hard foam, fleeces and frames into molds).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remove excess foam and build up from mold by scrubbing with a tuffy and/or plastic pick.
• Identify nonconforming material and properly dispose of the material.
• Communicate quality issues to operators on the line, and/or process, shift lead and supervisor.
• Spray mold using a hand operated sprayer.
• Spray mold with hand-held air gun to clean off excess flash left from parts.
• Remove a quality part from the molds.
• Able to identify when a mold needs more or less release agent to avoiding sticking and ripping of parts being removed from the mold.
• Correctly place material into molds prior to foaming process.
• Identify nonconforming material and properly dispose of the material.
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies.  Understand and maintain audit compliance as it relates to the production function.  This would include: IATF, ISO, and TISAX (information security).
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines established by the company. Encourage safe practices and a safety-first mindset among coworkers.
• Communicate quality issues to operators on the line, and/or process, shift lead and supervisor.
• Additional duties as assigned and needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

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.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to reach top of mold for cleaning purposes.
• Ability to read barcode label and match it with corresponding part.
• Ability to distinguish which parts are used on each mold.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Employee must have working knowledge of manufacturing environment. Must be self-motivated and possess well developed leadership skills.

Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED 
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions/general production information written and communicated in English.

Preferred:

• 1 year of manufacturing experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic instructions and required documents.  Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

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 is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Standing for an extended period of time.
• Stretching while cleaning material on a moving carousel.
• Must be able to bend over and pick up debris and material.
• Possible release agent material and dust particle exposure in the environment.
• Squeezing motion used on hand-held air gun.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. 

• Works with supervisor and shift lead.
• May have interaction with quality, process and maintenance personnel.  
• Works as a team with fellow employees on the production line.