Manufacturing Machine Operator - Towers
About The Position
The Operator - Towers position performs all tasks involved in the production of the company’s products. This includes manufacturing, inspecting, and moving products. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. This is a second shift role: Sunday through Thursday, 8 PM - 6:30 AM. Davlyn Group is a fast growing, privately owned technical textile company based in Spring City, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with additional locations in Norristown, PA, Independence, VA and Juarez, Mexico. Through our Amatex, Darco Southern, Davlyn Manufacturing, and Norfab businesses, our products and engineering services are used by thousands of customers in over 50 countries to help keep heat in its place, improve safety, and increase productivity. DGH is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, fabrics and yarns used in the appliance industry, industrial markets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior production or manufacturing experience, preferred.
- Must be able to manually untangle product, inspect for quality defects and attach product to manufacture continuously.
- Must be able to differentiate between shades of color to determine the right burn and coating of the product.
- Must be able to detect twists and knots in product before it enters the burn/coating process.
- Must verbally communicate with supervisor and team about safety, quality and production.
- Must be able to listen to teammates and be aware of forklift traffic around the factory.
- Must be able to smell smoke, fire, or any elements burning.
- Comprehend basic instructions regarding safety guidelines, quality inspections, equipment and performance.
- Utilize a caliper, micrometer, and tape measure to set up dies.
- Utilize hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
- Interpret documents, such as work instructions, priority lists, production logs, etc.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Utilize a computer to report defect and production quantities.
- Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication, and division (may use a calculator).
- Comprehend complex issues and communicate effectively to diverse groups, such as observing defect patterns, troubleshoot setup issues and communicate to supervisors and teammates.
Nice To Haves
- Prior production or manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Setup, feed, and monitor up to 17 heat towers to manufacture products.
- Inspect and label products according to quality requirements.
- Troubleshoot equipment and minimize downtime.
- Track production utilizing the appropriate visual management or documentation tools.
- Escalate safety, quality concerns or machine malfunction to the supervisor.
- Burn and color product according to specifications.
- Mix solutions for coloring process.
- Move the product to the designated area for the next manufacturing process.
- Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
