Fabrication Operator

Rogers Corporation•Bear, DE

About The Position

The Fabrication Operator works as part of a team to meet production goals. The role sets up and monitors manufacturing parameters for the safe, efficient fabrication of silicone rubber products and adjusts fabrication machines to produce configurations specified on work orders. The operator measures and gauges material thickness, maintains inventory records and production documentation, and performs inspections and testing to support consistent product quality and traceability. The position also involves moving materials, maintaining equipment and housekeeping, coordinating with other departments, processing nonconforming materials, and helping train new employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of previous fabrication or slitting experience.
Proficient computer skills.
Experience with inventory management systems.
Basic math skills.
Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers.

Responsibilities

Set up and monitor manufacturing parameters for the safe and efficient fabrication of silicone rubber products.
Adjust fabrication machines to control product configuration according to work order specifications.
Measure and gauge material thickness using micrometers and other measuring and quality-control instruments.
Record raw material usage on work orders and in computer software to help ensure sufficient material for daily production demands.
Use overhead cranes and other lifting or moving devices to transfer materials.
Perform and record in-process inspections and testing to maintain product traceability and run documentation.
Clean machines and rollers between product changeovers.
Communicate with quality, shipping, and value-added departments about product quality issues and material availability for further processing or shipping.
Perform cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
Carry out nonconforming material processes, including DMRs and hold tags.
Participate in training new employees.