Finishing Operator

Greene Tweed•Denton, MD

5d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success. If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed. Job summary: Performs processing, finishing, and packaging of Palmetto braided packing. The position is generally responsible for taking braided packing and package per customer specifications. Additional responsibilities include dipping braided material into baskets of either PTFE, 501 graphite mix or lubricants. After processing, the packing is finished using a calendaring machine with metal plates that squeezes the packing into shape and size. The finished product is stored in barrels as semi-finished material (SEMI) used to create finished parts (FP) that are packaged according to customer specifications. Also required to package braided packings as per customer requirements.

Requirements

A basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn should allow a person to perform the job functions above.
Education: HS Diploma / Equivalent
Basic mechanical skills needed.
Close visual attention, manual dexterity, reasoning, and judgment are required.
Ability to learn effective use of calipers and gauges.
Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (46-100%) Sitting Frequently (46-100%) Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistance Carrying Up to 25lbs without assistance Walking Occasionally (16-45%) Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s) Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses
Mental Requirements: Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%) Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact Supervise Rarely (0-15%) Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%) Organize Occasionally (16-45%) Read/Write Frequently (46-100%) Communication Frequently (46-100%)
This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

Responsibilities

Interpret production documents to determine processing and finishing schedule in conjunction with customer order priorities determined by sales.
Work directly with braiding machine operators to ensure the dry braided packing coming off the braiding machines is the correct style, size, density and shape. This may require having the braiding machine operator revise a Braider Machine Setup Sheet (BMSS) to achieve.
After material processing and finishing, the barrel material should be of acceptable quality for use by other departments focusing on finished parts: Wipes, Rings, East and West Packaging.
Packaging processed/finished braided material according to customer specifications via production documentation.
Report quality issues and scrap amounts for braided packing that does not conform to quality standards.
Process braided packing according to the BMSS. This may include dipping baskets of braided packing into PTFE, 501 graphite mix, lubricants such as perfecta, silicone or mineral oil.
Finishing is primarily calendaring the braided packing via a machine with metal plates to achieve size, density and shape. Also stenciling packing style 1389 GFO packing via a machine.
Accurately complete and forward (or enter in SAP) production documents with appropriate stamps, quantity, date, initials, etc., as per appropriate work procedures.
Manage a clean & productive workstation with all tools maintained and calibrated, as required.