Production Operator

The Operator II is responsible for the consistent operation of various machines and/or operation of support equipment related to the production process. Other duties are outlined based on specific Customer requirements. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: •Perform machine operations and control. •Follow machine start up and shutdown procedure. •Follow applicable work instructions. •Follow established company policies. •Follow all established health and safety policies. •Communicate with supervisors. •Knowledge of GMP. •Work station organization and cleanliness. •Follow quality control inspection points. •Machine and area cleaning. •Trouble shooting. •Reading work orders and bill of materials. •Filing out necessary paperwork. •Follow work instruction and product specification. •Quality Inspection. •Evaluate non-conformities in products, production equipment and test equipment. •Other duties as assigned. dditional Responsibilities for Chain & Spooling Customer: •Quality inspection and required first piece. •Use Nikon profile protector. •Visual inspection of product for quality standards. •Weighing and recording chain produced. •Maintaining chain traceability by using temporary traveler. •Print labels for products and package productions as per work instructions. dditional Responsibilities for Extrusion Customer: •Maintenance - fill out PM and cleaning checks sheets. •Perform 1st piece inspection and continuous inspection. •Perform Extrusion dies change over, cleaning and adjustment. •Perform Extrusion trouble shooting, purging and cleaning. •Setup and calibrate adapter less tip size base on required specification program in Zumbach. •Material drying and mixing procedures. •Quality inspection and scrap reporting. •Perform measurement verification with caliper, comparator, scale and pin gauges. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: •Machine operation experience in a production environment required. •Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential. •bility to perform basic math calculations and weight conversions. •bility to read, write and speak in English. •Must be familiar with basic measurement methods. •Must be proficient with using small hand tools. •bility to cross train in other areas as assigned. •Lean manufacturing experience preferred EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: •High School Diploma/GED preferred •Previous manufacturing experience ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: •Primarily an office environment; must be able to use all office equipment (PC, phone, fax, copier, etc) •Limited temperature fluctuations, air conditioned environment •Exposure to general manufacturing environment •Non-allergy to Latex PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: •Must be able to sit for at least 4 hours at a time. •Have normal eye/hand motor coordination and the ability to grasp and hold small objects. •Possess a normal extended reach. •Consistently uses manual dexterity. •Have the ability to determine color acuity. •Must be able to travel via car or plane to designated areas. •Must be able to transport, lift, and demonstrate materials, product and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.