What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment Operator position at Polytek Development Corp.?
Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.
Essential Job Functions:
Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:
- Proficient understanding of preparing work to be accomplished by following assembly instructions, parts lists; gathering parts, tools, and materials.
- Verifies labels and packaging requirements.
- Resolves any issues with assembly or packaging instructions working with team members and supervisor.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Crosstrained on multiple pieces of equipment.
- Perform operation of assigned botteling equipment.
- Basic set-up and start-up of line equipment.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned botteling equipment.
- Compile and update process data, specifications, and repair and test procedures.
- Use real time database to monitor/input data and track performance of equipment and production avtivities to requirements of assigned equipment.
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Assist with labeling, packaging and boxing goods preparing them for shipping.
- Understand hazards of products through company provided training and reading Safety Data Sheets and labels.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and follow all provided safety rules.
- Report safety concerns immediately to your supervisor.
- Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
- All other duties as assigned.
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.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
- Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.
Education and Experience:
- Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One year manufacturing experience preferred; on the job training to be provided.
- Reasonable analytical skills.
- Proficient with simple math, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- In-Depth knowledge of and experience on the line that they will be operating.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively manage time and follow directions.
- Willingness and ability to train an Assembler II.
- Basic computer experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About Polytek Development Corp.:
Started in 1984, Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of specialty polymers including: polyurethane elastomers and casting resins, silicones, epoxies, and latex. These systems are used primarily in mold making and casting applications in industrial, construction, entertainment, fine arts and technology sectors.