Lay-up Operator (2nd shift)

Sioux Manufacturing•Fort Totten District, ND

About The Position

The Lay-up Operator follows documented processes and procedures to convert sheeted material into molded products using heat and pressure. The operator determines the proper amounts of raw materials to prepare, lay up, and mold, and documents and identifies materials and products generated by the position. The role is responsible for producing quality products according to Sioux Manufacturing standards and documented client requirements, while contributing to a professional, respectful, cooperative team environment. This is a second-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The employee follows work instructions, maintains material traceability, operates and maintains production equipment, monitors product and process quality, and keeps work areas safe and clean. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, passing a basic operation test after training, and passing a drug/alcohol screening on the first day of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must pass a basic operation test after the training period, including program loading, proper startup and shutdown, material alignment, and blade assessment or replacement.
Must pass a drug/alcohol screening on the first day of hire.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and manufacturing techniques.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance, and who to contact regarding them.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for safe and effective operations.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and address work-related problems.
Ability to communicate information accurately to coworkers, supervisors, and management.
Ability to manage time and coordinate work with others.
Ability to handle, install, position, and move materials and manipulate objects as required by procedures and instructions.
Ability to control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
Ability to identify and categorize information, estimate, recognize differences or similarities, and detect changes in products or processes.
Ability to help coworkers improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to determine whether processes meet standard operating procedures, quality standards, and documented client requirements.
Ability to compile, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information and data.
Careful attention to detail, reliability, responsibility, persistence, ethical conduct, adaptability, and a cooperative approach to teamwork.
Ability to remain composed, accept criticism calmly, and work constructively with others.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable work instructions and processes, including work orders, travelers, MPS, engineer directives, and other documented instructions.
Report on assigned work orders.
Check caul sheets for damage; clean and prepare them for molding.
Identify the release plies and other materials required by the MPS.
Stack, align, and stage sheeted material according to MPS requirements.
Verify that stops are correct and have not shifted when used.
Clean and prepare lay-up tables using tacky tape, breather cloth, and peel ply.
Lay up material for molding as directed in the MPS or travelers.
Complete required paperwork and maintain traceability by applying panel markings.
Operate the oven controller as instructed.
Clean stops and apply Frekote after each run.
Unload caul sheets and panels after the cycle.
Measure and record characteristics as required.
Monitor material and work-area information and communicate detected problems to appropriate personnel.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials for proper operation, errors, problems, or defects, and document findings.
Submit completed parts to Quality Assurance for inspection and approval in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Plan and prioritize work, evaluate material and product quality, and record operational or production data as required.
Maintain production equipment while following safety procedures and processes.
Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards, and assist others as needed.
Perform general maintenance related to loading and unloading the machine.
Monitor machine gauges, dials, and other indicators to confirm proper operation.
Communicate effectively, listen to others, manage time, and monitor performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned by the production supervisor.