Assistant Operator-Foam Fabrication

Assistant Operator – Foam Fabrication | Nashville | Requisition

Position Summary:

• Work as part of a team helping with foam fabrication. Set up and operate various machines to cut, form, shape, wrap foam or plastic parts for assembly, storage and shipping.

Shift: Days

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $23.00/Hr

• Follow written, oral or diagram instructions. Review work orders or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for machine setup and operational specifications.
• Set up and operate production equipment (e.g., die cutting machine, skiver, Bruno). Monitor machinery to detect problems. Adjust machines to synchronize speed of components. Clean and lubricate machines, conveyors, blades, saws or knives.
• Load or unload material or work pieces into machinery. Position, adjust and secure material or work pieces against stops or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using tools. Post setup instructions near the machine and ask questions to clarify instructions.
• Maintain product quality and accuracy. Examine work to verify conformance to specifications. Inspect products for defects, and measure work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation using tape measure or other measuring instruments.
• Maintain accurate inventory, production and time‑keeping records. Enter data into production software.
• Operate all foam machines on the floor and assist foam fabrication operators and foam assemblers.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Follow safety practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to management.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 3 to 6 months or more experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Ability to add and subtract 2‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.

• Must lift up to 25 lbs, sit, stand or walk regularly. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Regularly required to talk and hear. Vision requirements: close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, disability, vision and health insurance
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts
• Flexible spending account and tuition reimbursement
• Paid elder care, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development assistance
• Retirement plan and 401(k) matching