Machine Operator - 2nd Shift Job Manhattan area,Kansas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position Summary

Operates Wire Winder.

SUMMARY OF POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Know how to set up and rethread wire winders.

Know color coding for identification.

Identify raw materials.

Familiarization with raw material numbers.

Understand and ability to adjust settings on counters for efficient bobbin footage.

Know correct wire construction for hoses being braided.

Ability to set traverse.

Understand and ability to operate wire stripper.

Understand and ability to operate all wire winders.

Identify and eliminate known defects.

Document good and non-conforming product.

Correctly fill out required paperwork daily.

Train new employees as needed.

Pull catenaries.

Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to the Value Stream Team Lead.

Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education required:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

Production work preferred but not required.

On the job training from 1 to 8 weeks or extend to 10 weeks if needed.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

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.

Skills/Competencies

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.

Physical Requirements

None at All (0%)
Occasional (1-33%)
Frequent (34-66%)
Continuous (67-100%)
Lift/Carry (X)
Up to 10 lbs (X)
11-20 lbs (X)
21-30 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)

Assessment:
Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

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…