NO004G-Buffer Operator

Michelin•Asheboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buffer Operator is responsible for operating buffing equipment to ensure all treads are given a quality buff. This role involves working a 12-hour shift and requires the ability to handle tread rolls repeatedly. Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences, pioneering engineered materials for over 130 years. The company is dedicated to sustainably improving mobility and offers opportunities for career growth, an inclusive culture, and work on innovation-driven projects with community impact.

Requirements

Ability to work a 12-hour shift beginning either 7AM or 7PM.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to stand for duration of shift.
Ability to be a team player.
Ability to handle tread rolls 40 – 180 repeatedly.

Responsibilities

Pick up the ticket from the tread stack and walk to next post for inspection and set up.
Un-wrap the tread stack by cutting the plastic wrap.
Pull one tread roll off the stack, flip it and roll it on to the roll trough.
Feed the tread roll into the End Buffer (first buffer).
Feed the same end into the Main Buffer (second buffer).
Monitor the controls on the left side of the machine to adjust and/or sharpen the buffer.
Repeat the task until each roll is run through the machines.
After emptying each pallet, pull and drag the empty pallet on to the area designated for empty pallet storage until forklift driver picks them up.
Push the next full pallet closer to the machine on the pallet indexer.
Repeat the process.
In case of a jam, push the stop button to halt the line, lock it in place and walk to the side to raise hood.
Sharpen the brush by walking to the side of the machine, lifting the brush sharpener from its storage stand, moving to each brush (5 total) and placing the sharpener inside the machine.
Use the twist knob to allow sharpening for short intervals, repetitions.
Return the brush sharpener to the storage stand.

Benefits

Personalized development plans
Mentorship
Cross-functional opportunities
Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement
Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized.
Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Be part of a company that does what's right.
Use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs.