Manufacturing Operator I

Web Industries Inc•Montpelier, VT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Web Industries is a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) that values its employees as employee-owners, fostering a vested interest in the company's success. The company's founder, Bob Fulton, believed in sharing success with employees. Web Industries operates on values such as 'Heart of an Owner' (personal responsibility), 'Stronger Together' (collaboration), and 'Find a Way' (determination). The company thrives on this energy, aiming to bring it into every product and project. Web Industries believes the employee experience is crucial for success, offering diverse cultures, locations, industries, and technologies, and is dedicated to helping employee-owners achieve a fulfilling life and rewarding career. The Manufacturing Operator position is responsible for manufacturing products according to standard work and manufacturing specifications, playing a key role in meeting production needs and working efficiently as part of a team.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Ability to read, write and speak and understand English
Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc
Self-Motivated and detail oriented
Team oriented
Ability to lift 50Ibs to 75Ibs (location dependent)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Eligible to work on military contracts

Nice To Haves

Track record of strong communication and above average job performance
Experience manufacturing flexible materials
Experience in Aerospace, Medical or Wire and Cable manufacturing

Responsibilities

Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications
Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed
Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator I completion
Complies with safety rules and standards
Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents
Run any production line as required
Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
Support material handling as required
Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)
Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative
Maximize through-put and uptime
Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified
Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
Train other employees and sign off passports
Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times
Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
Assist in managing all Kanban’s
Lead by example in demonstrating dependability
Lead by example in demonstrating good judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions
Lead by example in demonstrating a "Can Do Mentality" by stepping in to situations and mentoring how to accomplish tasks, using LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools
Be a good communicator (verbally, written) to convey information so that it is received and understood
Make sound decisions
Be a self-starter
Be a strong delegator, able to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
Be a team player, able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture
Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned