Strip & Test Operator II - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

• Strip white lead off hose for reuse in white lead system.
• Keep white lead grinders operating at full capacity
• Keep white lead extruder supplied with regrind white lead.
• Send hose to mandrel blow out for further disposition.
• Provide required samples to the QA department.
• Identify and eliminate known defects.
• Document good and non-conforming product.
• Correctly fill out required paperwork daily.
• Train new employees as needed.
• Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Perform related and other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

Operate Lead Strip equipment.

• Strip white lead off hose for reuse in white lead system.
• Keep white lead grinders operating at full capacity
• Keep white lead extruder supplied with regrind white lead.
• Send hose to mandrel blow out for further disposition.
• Provide required samples to the QA department.
• Identify and eliminate known defects.
• Document good and non-conforming product.
• Correctly fill out required paperwork daily.
• Train new employees as needed.
• Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Perform related and other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Maintain production schedules.
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time

High School diploma or GED

Production work preferred but not required.

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
• Sound decision making skills
• Good math, reading, writing skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

None at All (0%)

Occasional (1-33%)

Frequent (34-66%)

Continuous (67-100%)

Lift/Carry

X Up to 10 lbs X 11-30 lbs X Bending X Twist/Turn X Reach Below Knee X Push/Pull X Squat/Kneel X Stand/Walk X Sit X Lifting Above Shoulders X

Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
• Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal…