Machine Operator Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Stuarts Draft, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is a training position through which Associates may advance to a machine operator. They will learn to operate extrusion lines and produce vinyl siding products and accessories, ensuring that extruder outputs are consistent with product specifications and that quality assurance standards are maintained by inspecting finished product for consistency. This role involves learning to manage extrusion line performance through understanding the ratio of good pounds to salvage to make timely decisions regarding line status, maintaining standard run conditions, and notifying help when deviations may be required. The position also requires accurate performance of pre-start checks of all equipment, gauges, etc., and adherence to 5S standards for housekeeping duties. The Machine Operator will monitor other associates to ensure consistency and quality of product packed, and complete all extrusion, quality assurance, and safety-related paperwork accurately and legibly. They will refer to the Production Schedule for product color, number, and quantity, and locate Quality Assurance Specifications from the Lab to adhere to product specifications. Developing communication skills to share knowledge with previous and following shifts about product quality, problems, and work status is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

Must be able to perform the functions of a Production Associate 1 and 2 (Packer and Packer Trainer).
Must be able to read, write and have working knowledge of machine mechanics.
Must have good mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance.
Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player.
Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact with people.
Must be detail oriented with ability to operate, read, and interpret test equipment/findings.
Must have ability to learn to operate a computer and ten key.
Needs ability to use and read calipers and micrometers to within one thousandth of an inch.
Must be able to work quickly with product.
Must be able to lift 86 pounds maximum.
Must be able to lift with assistance 87 to 100 pounds.
Must be able to keep colors separate.
Must be able to record weights accurately.
Must have excellent manual dexterity.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion lines and produce vinyl siding products and accessories.
Ensure extruder outputs are consistent with product specifications.
Maintain quality assurance standards by inspecting finished product for consistency.
Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weepholes, butt end channel locks, etc.).
Notify appropriate personnel of product defects.
Assemble cartons for packaging, ensuring proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures.
Square, glue, seal and label packed cartons.
Transfer cartons to finished product skids.
Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack.
Identify product that is jammed up in the production line and assist as necessary.
Identify that the line is going down and assist as necessary.
Assist with color and product fixture changes.
Perform line shut down tasks.
Communicate with previous and following shifts about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress.
Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork.
Notify appropriate personnel of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer.
Verify operational status of all equipment on assigned line according to start-up check list.
Maintain extruder and all peripheral line equipment settings to produce outputs consistent with product specifications.
Perform product, emboss roll, color die and water fixture changes.
Assist in maintenance of equipment.
Communicate with Maintenance Department and Production Supervisor about machine malfunctions.
Assist with troubleshooting operational problems and adjust equipment to maintain consistency on the extrusion lines.
Inform QA Technician and Production Supervisor(s) of problems or inefficiencies that cannot be corrected.
Assist with extruder machine output changeovers.
Engage in and promote teamwork within work group to ensure efficient product flow and support.
Learn to conduct a variety of line/panel checks to determine product consistency.
Perform required quality, product, equipment, and gauge checks to ensure product specifications are maintained.
Learn to manage extrusion line performance through understanding of ratio of good pounds to salvage in order to make timely decisions regarding line status.
Maintain standard run conditions, notifying help when deviations may be required.
Accurately perform pre-start checks of all equipment, gauges etc.
Perform housekeeping duties per 5 S standards.
Monitor other associates to ensure consistency and quality of product packed.
Complete accurately and legibly all extrusion, quality assurance and safety related paperwork.
Refer to Production Schedule for color of product, product number and quantity to be produced.
Locate Quality Assurance Specification from Lab to adhere to specifications for appropriate product.
Develop communication skills so knowledge can be shared with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress.