Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate presses, ovens to manufacture PTFE billets that will be machined into seals. This is a temp-to-hire position. It is expected that team members will have a 3-month trial period as a temp, before converting to a regular full time employee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Daily attendance is a requirement of the job, as is arriving on time. Overtime is expected when customer demand dictates the need.
• Associate Operator C: Trainee as defined as under instruction until evaluation by a supervisor for proficiency.
• Load, operate and unload molding presses to create billets for the CNCs to machine into seals.
• Set up molding presses following Standard Work Instructions.
• Load oven racks and take billets to ovens for centering.
• Associate Operator B: Proficient in manual hydraulic press operation (molder), heat sizing or inspection process. All functions of an AO C plus the following:
• Prep work for machining including cutting stock, turning billets to fit work holding fixtures and sizing/rounding sleeves to work order specifications.
• Assembly Cell operations: Part cutting, knotching, and threading.
• Hand make secondary components and insert them into the seals.
• 75% Qualified in at least one job function, at least 50% Qualified in one other.
• Associate Operator A: Proficient in 3 of the following 4 processes: manual hydraulic press operation (molder), auto presses, heat sizing/coining process, or inspection. Qualified as AO B plus 1 of 3 options:
• Option 1. Knowledge of complex processing procedures
• Option 2. Applies formal Lean / Problem Solving techniques
• Option 3. 100% Qualified in one job function, at least 75% Qualified in 2 others
• Set up and operate manual equipment with little or no assistance.
• All Associate Operators are expected to perform the following:
• Perform preventive and basic maintenance on required equipment.
• Actively participate and support the plant’s safety program. Report any injury or near hit immediately to your Team Lead, Supervisor, or EHS Manager. Report all unsafe conditions immediately to a Team Lead, Supervisor, Value Stream Manager, or EHS Manager.
• Actively participate in assigned High-Performance Team. The HPTs are meant to improve the work experience by allowing the employees an opportunity to lead and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Record accurate and timely data, including order completions and quantity on daily labor reports, reclaim tickets for reject parts, and daily hours worked.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area. Keep all walkways and aisle free of any debris or clutter. Maintain 5S standards by returning tools to shadow boards. Sweep floor and finishing area as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

**Education: **High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience: No prior experience necessary

**Physical demands: **This role requires constant standing and walking, frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of mold components weighing 40lbs.

Benefits (once converted to a regular full time employee):

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Meets Physical Requirements
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers and Micrometers
• Forklifts

Salary info:

$15.85 / hr

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