Utility, Molding MSG - Shift

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

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Utility, Molding MSG

Non Exempt

Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding)

This is responsible work, generally of a routine nature. Supplies parts and/or material as needed as well as other duties as assigned. Will dispose of scrap material for purpose or regrind. Direct supervision is provided by the shift supervisor, but the routine nature of the work allows for reasonable independent work scheduling within prescribed guidelines.

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.
• Must be capable of standing for entire shift.
• Must be physically capable of walking an entire shift.

• Set up, operates, fills, empties, and identifies pre-dried hoppers, grinders definers, metal separator, and similar equipment.
• Assures hoppers/dryers are refilled with proper material utilizing vacuum feeders or hand fill method to insure hoppers don’t run empty.
• Assists in operating presses including relief, set-up, color changes, and mold changes as needed and directed.
• Maintains general housekeeping.
• Gauging; training; and assisting other utilities including relief for breaks.
• Must check to see if dryer on and working correctly (every shift).
• Check and clean filters daily (every shift).
• Maintain log books, understand and use supply Kanbans.
• Identifies and separates material for grinding.
• Correctly identifies material for grinding and labels Kirby’s for material movement.
• Mix materials by hand or system as required.
• Able to clean, operate and maintain Maguire unit at press.
• Sort and grind parts as necessary.
• Should be able to perform general troubleshooting for material loader system.
• Maintains 5S and housekeeping expectation of grinder/loader area.
• Other work as assigned by supervisor.

High School Diploma or GED.

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Ability to pass color hue and color blindness test.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion).

This position typically does not require any travel.

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing