Line Operator

TWE Nonwovens US Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Line Operator is responsible for ensuring that production and performance are aligned with TWE Nonwovens US goals and values. This position will also be responsible for ensuring safety rules and guidelines are being followed, reviewing and supporting the production schedule, setting up the production line according to specifications, checking product quality, and working with other departments to ensure all safety and production goals are being met. POSITION FUNCTIONS: Receive and provide oral and/or written instructions in performing assigned duties. Assure all safety guidelines and procedures are being followed. Implement and utilize correct LOTO (Lock-Out Tag-Out) procedures. Develop and train crew employees on each procedure and practice. Review and support the production schedule. Work with the supervisor to maintain responsibility for uptime, maintenance, product quality, and safety. Report daily metrics of the line performance and cost to the production supervisor and technical team leads. Set up the line and implement Process Specifications. Maintain and follow all ISO procedures. Review product specifications for each shift and ensure correct fiber is being used. Maintain department in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion. Responsible for meeting and /or exceeding standards of quality, cost, production, efficiency, and waste control. Review product specifications and transport fiber from the fiber storage area to the blending line. Unload fiber from trucks and stores in the assigned staging area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assure all PM programs are carried out in a timely and correct manner. Identify any mechanical problems and notify the correct department. Assist the Maintenance Department in repairs as needed. Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment
Basic computer knowledge and the willingness to learn new computer applications
Willingness to work evenings, night shifts, weekends, and holidays
Must demonstrate cooperation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills in working with other departments
Ability to interpret information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to perform basic math skills such as add/subtract/multiply/divide
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct
Must be able to transport or move up to 50+lbs., ability to climb stairs and ladders, and work in tight spaces around machinery
Ability to work 12-hour shifts every other weekend with when business demands warrant a 24-7 continuous operation
Ability to work in a hot/cold manufacturing environment, which can include standing and/or sitting for the duration of the task
Ability to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Nonwovens' experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring that production and performance are aligned with TWE Nonwovens US goals and values
Ensuring safety rules and guidelines are being followed
Reviewing and supporting the production schedule
Setting up the production line according to specifications
Checking product quality
Working with other departments to ensure all safety and production goals are being met
Receive and provide oral and/or written instructions in performing assigned duties
Assure all safety guidelines and procedures are being followed
Implement and utilize correct LOTO (Lock-Out Tag-Out) procedures
Develop and train crew employees on each procedure and practice
Work with the supervisor to maintain responsibility for uptime, maintenance, product quality, and safety
Report daily metrics of the line performance and cost to the production supervisor and technical team leads
Set up the line and implement Process Specifications
Maintain and follow all ISO procedures
Review product specifications for each shift and ensure correct fiber is being used
Maintain department in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion
Responsible for meeting and /or exceeding standards of quality, cost, production, efficiency, and waste control
Review product specifications and transport fiber from the fiber storage area to the blending line
Unload fiber from trucks and stores in the assigned staging area in a neat and orderly fashion
Assure all PM programs are carried out in a timely and correct manner
Identify any mechanical problems and notify the correct department
Assist the Maintenance Department in repairs as needed
Assist and perform other duties as assigned