Manufacturing Operator I - 2nd Shift

This is a 2nd shift position, with at 10% shift premium paid for hours worked.

1:45p-10p Monday through Friday

Principle Duties & Essential Functions

Operates Machinery:

• Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications

• Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications

• Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed

• Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production

• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program

• Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator  completion

• Packages material in accordance with appropriate work order

• Operates Fork Lift

Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Complies with safety rules and standards

• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager

• Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management

• Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards

• Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents

• Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements.

Manage Production Schedule:

• Run any production line as required

• Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc

• Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met

• Support material handling as required

• Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)

Process Improvement and Maintenance:

• Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies

• Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative

• Maximize through-put and uptime

• Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)

• Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified

• All other duties as assigned by management and supervision

Training:

• Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent

• Train other employees and sign off passports

Visual Factory Goal:

• Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times

• Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled

• Assist in managing all Kanban’s

Employee Ownership Behaviors:

Lead by example in demonstrating the following;

• Dependable : Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example

• Judgement:  Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions

• Can Do Mentality:   Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools

Communication Skills :

• Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understood

• Makes Sound Decisions.  Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object

• Self-Starter.  Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal

• Strong Delegator.  Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training

• Team Player.   Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture

• Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Ability to read and understand complex work instructions

• Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills

• Team oriented

• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Must be able to work different shifts is business needs require

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with flexible material

• Track record of strong communication and above average job performance.

• Fork Lift Certification

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.