Production Operator Of Manufacturing Iv

Job Overview

SCHEDULE: 2nd Shift, 2:00 pm -10:30 pm, Monday through Friday, rotating weekends, holidays, and weekends as needed.

The Operator Manufacturing IV is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing IV is also responsible for inspecting parts and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This position also assists with setting up and operating production equipment following established procedures and guidelines and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. The Operating Manufacturing IV also serves as a peer leader for their assigned production line.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates multiple pieces of equipment and monitors equipment during operation, performs setup and changeover, inspects parts, and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications and to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Provides training to new associates and leads peers on a production line by communicating tasks and giving instructions to ensure maximum quality and productivity
• Performs housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment
• Performs scheduled quality assurance tests following good manufacturing practices and communicates results with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Performs necessary pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected
• Ability to lead peers and desire to take on greater levels of leadership responsibility in the future
• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment