Operations Associate - Treadline Booker 1st shift

Operations Associate I – Treadline Booker $19.32 1st shift

Base pay range

$19.32/yr – $21.96/yr

Summary

The Carlstar Group Operations Support I is an hourly position responsible for continuous performance according to assigned job specifications. The successful candidate will be committed to safety, good housekeeping, and a willingness to learn. Operation Associate I employees can be trained and assigned to any of the roles below at the manufacturing plant, and often will rotate between the different jobs as business needs dictate – Injection Molding, Apex Beads, Extruder Booker.

• Work with production, quality, and product development groups to deliver plastic and rubber injection parts in support of operational plans.
• Understand the components of an injection molding machine.
• Set and start up injection molds.
• Diagnose process quality issues.
• Operate a crane and other equipment, as necessary.
• Perform forklift operation and material handling functions.
• Connect and unload bulk material deliveries.
• Perform first piece inspections at startup of molds.
• Perform machine PM requirements.
• Perform minor mold maintenance and cleaning.
• Program and maintain pick and place robots.
• Load, unload, and operate punch presses.
• Package finished parts.

• Sets up materials and production machinery per the specification requirements using correct tools and procedures.
• Logs into computer to determine production and specification requirements.
• Wig‑wag stock changes.
• Extruder die cleaning and changeover.
• Apex tooling adjustments.
• Choose color‑coded ring spacers according to bead diameter.
• Choose an appropriate rack for the product to be made.
• Feeds the specified raw rubber (wig‑wag) into a mechanical stock feeder.
• Feeds rubber stock from the stock feeder into the extruder hopper at specified temperature and speed.
• Directs extruded rubber using the specified extruder die onto moving conveyors, rollers, and cooling drum.
• Places bead wire in bead holder clamp using actuator pedals.
• Applies apex to bead wire directed by hand as the assembly rotates.
• Trims excess rubber from assembly using approved tools and methods.
• Joins the splice to completely cover all wires evenly.
• Separates each apex‑bead assembly with a colored spacer.
• Places completed apex‑bead assemblies on rack.
• Reports production on computer and prints material tag.

• Responsible for taking sheets of tread rubber off conveyor and placing them on the leaves of the Tread Storage Book.
• Use correct controls on machine as it relates to job duties and responsibilities.
• Produce within specifications as noted in standard work procedure.
• Tag both ends of Tread Book with catalog number, date, and shift number.
• Transport Tread Books completed to storage area using correct equipment.
• Use keyboard to enter information about the location of stored Tread Books.
• Perform conveyor maintenance; clean area; change filters; change cutters; clean rollers.

All Operations Associate I employees will perform the essential functions of this job, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work at an effective and productive pace while operating heavy equipment.
• Be a safety advocate for self and other team members.
• Apply common sense to carrying out instructions and procedures.
• Use problem‑solving skills to deal with issues in process as they arise.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Applicants seeking GED: enrolled in our GED Ready program to help get a GED while working; manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while meeting production and quality goals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift or equipment license as needed or required.

• Work safely around continuously moving mechanical parts.
• Work in a hot environment while meeting production rates.
• Be exposed to a noisy environment and comfortable with PPE requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for 8‑12‑hour…