Production Operator; 1st and 2nd shift

Description

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.

The Production Operator is responsible for producing rubber and composite products in accordance with prescribed procedures and schedules. This position reports to the Department Supervisor. Personal contact with others will typically involve interaction with technical and quality assurance personnel to give information on product related concerns. This position requires a person who is safety conscious, quality conscious and goal oriented. The Special Projects work environment requires the handling of hazardous chemicals, the physical ability to stand for extended periods with frequent stooping and bending and repeatedly lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Must be capable of wearing a cartridge loaded half face respirator.

1st shift - 6:00am-3:30pm or 7:00am-4:30pm
2nd shift - 4:00pm-1:30am

• Perform specific tasks associated with the manufacture of rubber and composite products
• Recognize product/process issues and assist with troubleshooting
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support training of employees
• Enter job data into software data collection system
• Perform accurate counts of physical inventory
• Understand and follow safe work principles
• Responsible for quality and workmanship of product produce

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Six months manufacturing experience
• Required Skills
  • Ability to complete production forms, such as product travelers
  • Ability to follow work order instructions
  • Ability to safely operate machines in area of assignment
  • Sufficient visual acuity to inspect products produced
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings, work orders and written procedures
  • Ability to accurately utilize measuring equipment such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measures
  • Proficient in shop math
• Basic computer skills required
• Preferred experience with the manufacture of rubber and composite products:
  • Compression and transfer molding, hand lay-up, rubber to metal bonding, composite to metal bonding, vacuum bag autoclave curing, pressure boot bonding and testing/inspection of product
  • The operation of hydraulic presses, steam and nitrogen autoclaves, degreasing equipment, oven, mechanical inspection equipment and mechanical hand tools.

Certain areas within the department may require the use of a respirator due to operational or environmental conditions. In accordance with safety regulations and proper respirator fit standards, employees assigned to these areas must be clean‑shaven where the respirator seals to the face. This requirement ensures the effectiveness of the equipment and the safety of the operator.

• Perform specific tasks associated with the manufacture of rubber products
  • Assigned by the Supervisor or Lead Person
  • Execute manufacturing processes in accordance with work orders, procedures and schedules to achieve daily goals
  • Operate processing equipment such as Autoclaves, die presses, rubber presses, lathes and mechanical hand tools
  • Utilize measuring equipment such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measures
  • Accurately complete process control paperwork (raw material tracking on work orders)
• Recognize product/process issues and assist with troubleshooting
  • Know when to stop processing
  • Notify supervisor/lead person
  • Assist with the problem-solving process to resolve the issue
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Utilize 6S techniques (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety)
  • Participate in the daily workgroup start up meeting
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean work area
  • Capable of generating skill versatility sheets for products
  • Cleanliness of work area/cell at all times
• Support the training of other employees
  • As directed by the Supervisor and under close supervision & review of the Lead Person or Supervisor
  • Provide training and familiarization on the work processes and the operation of equipment
  • Completion of…