Entry-Level Machine Operator - First Shift (Composites)

The Gund Company Inc • Waukesha, WI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary
Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes presses, forming, extrusion, pultrusion and/or shape machines. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.

Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary/accessory equipment.

Requirements

• Production and Processing-Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical- Knowledge of machines and tools including designs, uses, repair & maintenance
• Computers & Electronics-Knowledge of machine controls, electronic equipment to include hardware/software and applications
• Perform work independently with minimal defects
• Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts
• Basic to Intermediate math skills with the ability to understand technical drawings and troubleshoot
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lb. drums, mixing bags and/or other related material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry with mixing, batching or compounding equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Form molded sheets and shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment:
• Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets by laying up material to the desired thickness and spreading resin according to customer orders per instructions on customer work orders
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entry
• Activate machines to shape or form sheets and/or shape insulation products by pressing control buttons to activate equipment
• Remove materials or products from molds or from forming or pressing machines and stack or store them for additional processing.
• Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections
• Record and maintain production data, such as tolerance readings, and quantities, types, and defects of materials produced
• Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as carts, forklifts and hand trucks
• Maintain count and perform packaging duties as required
• Participate in cross training to become knowledgeable of equipment/process within the department
• Perform routine daily machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care:
• Communicate with supervisor on hot jobs and work order priorities
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Benefits

• Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!
• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)
• According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees