Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Rotational Molding Operator is responsible for ensuring that all molds/spiders in production are properly handled, inspected and spun prior to each molding cycle, and operating the rotational molding arms, molds/spiders and crane in a safe manner. Responsible for ensuring that all production parts are inspected, cleaned, and trimmed before part goes on the fixture. Running the CNC machine on a safe and standard cycle time.

Following work orders and specification sheets to ensure proper cuts. Ensuring paperwork is properly filled out and turned in. Responsible for proper operation of reduction engineering pulverizer, Kelly Duplex and Heinschel blenders and all ancillary loading, blowing, vacuum, cooling, weighing and test equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Clear, effective oral and written communication

Safely operate cranes, molds/spiders, machinery, and hand/power tools

Wear required safety equipment/PPEObserve and enforce manufacturing safety practices

Perform operator-level safety inspections; report issues to department lead and/or shift supervisor

Perform area clean up as needed

Report all accidents or near misses to department lead and/or shift supervisor

Lift, pull, push up to 30 / 50 pounds

Be able to identify product part numbers and descriptions

Safely turning on and off the CNC machines

Operate the CNC machines, including cycle start, cycle stop, machine jog.

Work over-time as needed KNOWLEDGE OF:

Experience with CNC machines; programming, troubleshooting and operation

Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools

Good understanding of quality and safety practices ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Understanding Rotational Molding equipment processes

Perform equipment emergency stops

Understanding arm balancing and verifying of load Proper use and inspection of mold, spider and spider lifting chains

Understanding use and application of mold releasing procedures

Understanding vent tube application and maintenance

Proper use of overhead crane

Proper handling and inspection of molded parts

Safely operate bandsaws and hand-held tools, trimmers and drill presses

Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules

Proper use of all safety equipment: safety glasses, safety belt, harness, and hard hatAble to locate cavity numbers

Perform equipment emergency stops

Understand BOMs, spec sheets, production schedules, and move tickets

Perform product changeovers including fixture changes, and program changes

Understanding part to part variations (size variations) and their effect at the CNC machine

Understanding temperature changes and their effect on parts at the CNC machine

Understanding the safety mat operation

Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
ISO sections pertaining to the position EQUIPMENT USED:

Rotational Molding Machines Safety tether system and ladder

CranesCNC machines

Power tools and hand tools

Vent-tube clearing rods and clearing fixtures

Plastic scrapers

Belt grinder

Band saws Reduction engineering pulverizer

Kelly Duplex and Heinschel blenders

Dust hogs

Blower Vacuums Digital  Scales Pallet jacks

Thermometers Pumps Computers Safety  boots/shoes, gloves, eye protection, safety vest/clothing

QUALIFICATIONS:

Submit to background check, pre-employment drug screen

Pass work physical and lift test

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Must be able to speak, read/comprehend and write in English PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:
Standing and walking (up to continuously); bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 30 / 50 pounds (frequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking.

Working Conditions:

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.