Bladder Machine Operator - Level 1
About The Position
At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream. We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us. We are currently recruiting for a Bladder Machine Operator - Level 1 for our Football Factory in Ada, Ohio. The primary function of this position is to operate a set of machines to produce bladders to be used in the manufacturing of footballs.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Computer and HMI knowledge
- Basic troubleshooting skills
- Abiltiy to multi-task
Responsibilities
- Perform and document all required quality checks.
- Keep necessary clerical records including raw material and finished goods inventory.
- Separate bladders from unused material.
- Separate good and defective bladders and place in appropriate totes.
- Replace polyurethane rolls, stamping, and sealing surfaces as necessary.
- Change stamping and sealing dies according to production orders.
- Place unused material in hopper to be recycled or disposed of.
- Clean plastic off of cutting surface.
- Operate a forklift or other powered industrial trucks.
- Ability to operate a hoist.
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot ink jet printer.
- Operate computers and interact with the machines through the HMI.
- Ability to handle tools and make mechanical adjustments/repairs
- Ability to communicate and take direction well with fellow co-workers and supervisors.
- Clean and maintain work area.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Starting payrate is $19.20 per hour with a progression after 6 months to $20.26.
- Vacation after 90 day probationary period
- 40 hours after 90 day probationary period & additional 40 hours after one (1) year of service and 1200 hours worked
- Medical, dental and vision
- Eleven (11) paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match - the current match is 50% of each dollar you contribute on the first 8% of eligible pay that you contribute to your account
- Life insurance
- Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
- 1st shift hours of operation
- Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Friday, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Occasional overtime as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
