Manufacturing Operator

Web Industries Manufacturing Operators are responsible for manufacturing product by following standard work and manufacturing specifications. This position has a key role in meeting our production needs and working as a team with others to operate as efficiently as possible.

• 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 I completion

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
• Train other employees and sign off passports

• 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

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

• 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

Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned

High School diploma or GED

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Ability to read, write and speak and understand English

Ability to read and understand complex work instructions

Basic computer/math skills;
Word, Excel, Outlook etc

Self-Motivated and detail oriented

Team oriented

Ability to lift 50

Ibs to 75

Ibs (location dependent)

Track record of strong communication and above average job performance

Experience manufacturing flexible materials

Experience in Aerospace, Medical or Wire and Cable manufacturing

All applicants must be eligible to work on military contracts.