Combination Operator

Position Title

Combination Line Operator

ADVICS Manufacturing, LaGrange, Georgia

Combination

Area Supervisor

Hourly Salaried - Exempt

Facilitate in the manufacture of quality brake pads.

• Operate molding presses as set forth by Operating Procedures.
• Read and interpret all specification sheets and accompanying gauges and monitors.
• Troubleshoot problems and keep presses in full production.
• Produce pads that meet quality specifications.
• Communicate with press support person to stay abreast of any quality problems identified by test procedures.
• Safely operate presses following all safety guidelines.
• Maintain area in an orderly and clean manner – follow 5S concept.
• Know product schedule for shift and check to assure all product is available to meet requirements.
• Notify supervisor of any problems affecting quality, safety or production.
• Communicate with operators on other shifts and keep them abreast of activity/problems during shift.
• Complete all paperwork to report production and press activity.

• Ensure proper machine settings.
• Clear all finishing line machine stops (reset machine when necessary).
• Unload exit conveyor – do visual check – fill tote according to style being run.
• Setup grinder according to specification.
• Responsible for keeping the finishing line running.

• Do visual check on all pads coming off the line.
• Do visual check on all pads for paint and grinding quality.
• Complete the Finishing Process Inspection Report.
• Report finishing line production and scrap for the shift.
• Complete Finishing Lot Cards and Lot Summary Tickets.
• Do finishing line check-sheets, including paint booth cleaning.

• Paint booth cleaning – major cleaning – 1 time per shift and as necessary during shift.
• Clean grinder shavings – 1 time per shift.
• General clean‑up – follow all 5S procedures for area.

• Supply correct powder and plates to each press.
• Follow production demand throughout shift and supply correct powder and plates as required.
• Assure all release agent bottles (automatic spray bottles and hand spray bottles) are filled at the beginning of shift. Reapply secondary HMIS labels to hand bottles as necessary to ensure information can be read clearly.
• Load and unload press lines with plates as required to meet production demands.
• Conduct tests as required.
• Notify Supervisor and Press Operator of any quality problems identified from test results.
• Complete control graphs.
• Operate combination line whenever required.
• Maintain area in orderly and clean manner adhering to 5S concept at all times.
• Help combination line operator clean machines.
• Weigh pre‑form material that is backed‑out and record as necessary (shutdown shift).
• Return empty powder boxes to mix room and empty plate totes to plate prep.
• Follow all safety guidelines and report any potential safety hazards to the Supervisor.

• Follow all safety guidelines as defined in area safety rules and JA-HR-C-010 General Plant Safety Rules.
• Wear required PPE as defined for area which includes but is not limited to safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Lift 35+ lbs frequently – full totes and place on carts.
• Place finished product on roller conveyors in complete lots with all necessary documentation.
• Use hand tools as necessary to change tooling.
• Maintain excellent attendance.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.