PRESS Operator Fiberglass--3Rd Shift

Position: PRESS OPERATOR FIBERGLASS--3rd Shift
Education Level High School
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* POSITION TITLE:

** Press Operator Fiberglass
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* PURPOSE:

** An effective press operator holds safety as a value. Demonstrates safe work practices in all they do and has no hesitation notifying anyone of an unsafe situation. The press operator is responsible for operating and cleaning molding presses to produce quality parts. This role involves using a variety of hand tools and requires the operation of robotic unloaders, hand carts and pallet jacks.

The operator will maintain accurate press logs and adheres to our quality plans.
** Total Productive Maintenance (TPM):
** Perform TPM duties, as assigned. Those duties are best described as those tasks required to clean, inspect, and lubricate the equipment and work area. Refer to the work center specific work instructions for guidance. General characteristics of TPM Duties are as follows:
* Take 5 minutes or less
* Require 2 tools of less
* Are performed daily, weekly, or monthly
* Are identified in the OEM Manual as an Operations Requirement
* Tasks that are generally accessible
** Tool Use:
** Utilize various tools, including drills, hammers, picks, pry bars, and putty knives to perform tasks such as material removal from the sprue holes inside the hot molds. Clean the inside of hot molds with dry ice at scheduled intervals as needed with tools provided. Safely and efficiently handle and maintain tools to ensure proper operation during the molding process.
** Press Logs and Documentation**:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date press logs, including press settings, adjustments made, cycle times, and materials formulations used. Record and report any deviations from quality standards or press performance issues. Ability to identify and correct press problems that may occur.
** Heat Layouts and Quality Plans:
** Read and interpret heat layouts, quality plans, and other technical documents to ensure compliance with production requirements. Ensure that products meet quality specifications by conducting inspections using a pin gauge or other items necessary to measure the product. Notify your supervisor if products are out of specifications.
** Support and Training:
** Provide support and training to other team members, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.
** Additional Duties:
** Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group lead.
* Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
* Good team player with the ability to interact with all departments throughout the company.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Strategic, analytical thinker, and problem-solving skills.
* Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with molding press machinery.
* Ability to troubleshoot and adjust the press to produce  a quality product.
* Ability to manage multiple presses simultaneously while meeting production timelines.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Commitment to quality and accuracy in production.
** 3.0 EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE**:
* Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls;
* Reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear
* Ability to drill out the sprue holes inside of molds for extended periods of time
* Associate will work in a factory setting and walk between presses for long periods of time.
* Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
* Ability to lift and move baskets of parts and boxes of bulk molding using handcarts, and pallet jack.
* Required to perform repetitive tasks
* The associate may need to be available for extended shift hours if needed and assist in emergency situations
* Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs
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