Machine Operators - 1st and 2nd Shift

Position: Machine Operators - 1st and 2nd Shift Opportunities (+ Sign On Bonus)
Basic Scope/

Purpose:

(The job's primary purpose or contribution to the department or
organization.)

The Operator - Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset,
set-up and operation of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, Roll
Mills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.

Principal Accountabilities: (The job's essential or most important functions and
responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

1st Shift
- Monday
- Thursday; 6:00am-4:30pm
- Pay starting at $20.47 per hour

2nd Shift
- Monday
- Thursday; 4:30pm-3:00am - Pay starting at $21.47 per hour

• $1,000 Sign - On Bonus offered after successful completion of 180 days of employment
• Weekly Production Bonuses

Level 1 Operator:

• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member.

• Attend safety training.

• Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the "6S" system (sort, set in order, shine,
standardize, sustain, & safety).

• Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements.

• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as "helper". Assist "main"
operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.

• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance from Level 2 & 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.

• Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worn
tooling.

• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer
satisfaction.

• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.

• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company's processes.

• Strive to perform standardized "best practices".

• Strive to maintain a positive work environment.

• Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Level 2 Operator:

• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities.

• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Holt Melt Machine as "main" operator with minimal
assistance from Level 3 Operators. "Main" operator must be able to dictate correct setups
and machine settings to ensure quality products are being made. Provide "helper" with
directions and communicate what help is required.

• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimal
assistance from Level 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with
setup.

• Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring level II operators if necessary.

Level 3 Operator:

• Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be "main" operator on all Press Brakes,
Shears, and Hot Melt Machines.

• Or Setup and Operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, or
Welders with no assistance. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.

• Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operating
procedures and work instructions.

• Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects.

• Assist and train Level I and II Operators.

Career Progression Opportunities:
There are III levels of Operators that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined
above.
Education and/or Relative

Experience:

(The level of education and/or experience needed to
successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

Level 1 Operator:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to three
months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and
experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties of
Operator I job grade Level.

Level 2 Operator:

• Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year. Once an operator reaches this level of
proficiency, even if the 1 year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasks
may begin.

Level 3 Operator:

• Rotated through all of the machine cell and set up positions as an Operator II with
minimal assistance for 3 years.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are
require…