Machine Operator II, Glass

Dover Food Retail•Chester, VA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services. DFR is looking for a Machine Operator II who will be responsible for fabricating products using proper tools and machines. This role involves operating and/or using related machinery, equipment, and tools necessary to complete assembly / parts fabrication to specifications. The Machine Operator II is responsible for operating glass automated equipment to assemble custom cut to size glass packs and maintaining the equipment through daily, weekly, and as needed preventive maintenance. The operator supports the glass assembly staff ensuring product produced is to specification and may operate in different areas within or off the line as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1+ years of production machine operator experience
Must be able to lift/pull/push 50 lbs. up to 50 % of the shift.
Must be able to stand/walk/bend/twist for prolonged periods up to 10 hours/day as needed per production area.
Ability to make repetitive motions on the machine up to 40 % of the shift
Basic reading/writing skills
Basic PC skills
Basic math skills
Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions and decimals
Basic diagrams and specs sheet print reading.
Good communication skills
Understanding of 6S
Ability to read and understand all job specifications
Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Team oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Glass manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Fabricate assemblies / parts for products and changes to existing products per engineering documents and established production standards.
Set-up, and lay out work using fixtures and guides to fabricate parts and assemblies.
Arrange parts for fabrication and staging processes.
Manually change set-up parameters as needed.
Selects set-up changes for production via PLC software.
Checks Quality of product produced initially and throughout the day as required.
Intermediate troubleshooting of equipment functions via PLC alarms.
Supports staff handling and offloading glass as needed.
Basic Preventative Maintenance.
Ability to multi task with the operation of equipment and interactions with team members.
Review finished assemblies and parts to ensure accuracy against drawings and BOMs.
Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
Diagnose process and quality issues and make improvement recommendations to department supervisor.
Reject defective parts and material according to policy.
Ensure safe, careful use, treatment, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Participate in cross training program-train and be trained.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off
business travel services
employee discounts
employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services