Laborer

Opta Group•New Kensington, PA

About The Position

The Laborer assists in producing cored wire by supporting line operators and preparing finished products for shipment. The position may also be assigned to shipping, receiving, and fabrication areas. The Laborer handles powders and materials according to applicable procedures and safety restrictions, operates production equipment, maintains tools and equipment logs, and helps keep the production facility clean. The role requires flexibility to work day or night shifts and to cover absences; schedules may change on short notice based on customer demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Punctual and dependable.
Willingness to work day and/or night shifts and cover for absences.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Cooperative attitude toward coworkers and supervisors.
Able to work frequently with gloves and eye protection.

Nice To Haves

Previous fork truck, overhead crane, and welding experience.
Previous experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Handle powders properly for identification, handling, storage, and disposal.
Follow standard operating procedures for labeling and identifying materials, including DOT, trial, cage identification, and color-coded product labels, in accordance with customer specifications.
Safely operate equipment including a fork truck, overhead crane, stretch wrap machine, welder, bander, strip de-coiler, scrap cutter, powder retrieving mixer, vacuum, and other small tools in the plant.
Weld straps onto or band finished cages after the operator completes them.
Weigh, identify, package, and store finished materials for shipment to customers.
Ensure the line operator has the proper strip size and gauge on the strip de-coiler, and record required information on paperwork.
Maintain and clean small tools, including banders, crimpers, pliers, caulking guns, drills, pop rivet guns, hammers, staple guns, nail guns, wire cutters, metal shears, ratchets, torch cutters, and impact wrenches.
Follow the production schedule when preparing the level winder mandrel with the appropriate cage or cut-out.
Band and store empty pallets in designated areas.
Place floor sweepings in a drum, seal, weigh, identify, and store them in the appropriate location.
Fill flow-bins when required, handling only powders permitted under OSHA restrictions.
Cut scrap into barrels.
Retrieve and identify powder using a mixer when possible.
Use the production computer system.
Maintain fork truck and overhead crane maintenance logbooks.
Clean the production facility, which may include the lunchroom and washroom, and remove trash.
Assist in all Production areas as needed.
Attend safety meetings as required.