Manufacturing Operator I - 2nd Shift

Web Industries Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 2nd shift position, with at 10% shift premium paid for hours worked. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:45 PM to 10:00 PM. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, managing the production schedule, participating in process improvement and maintenance, and contributing to a visual factory goal. Employees are expected to demonstrate employee ownership behaviors such as being dependable, using good judgment, having a can-do mentality, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills
Team oriented
Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be able to work different shifts if business needs require
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience with flexible material
Track record of strong communication and above average job performance
Fork Lift Certification

Responsibilities

Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
Convert the correct materials to work order specifications
Execute trials and record results as needed
Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
Work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator completion
Package material in accordance with appropriate work order
Operate Fork Lift
Comply with safety rules and standards
Immediately report any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
Report any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
Identify and communicate near misses and safety incidents
Keep area clean and comply with all safety rules and requirements
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 initiatives
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
Perform other duties as assigned by management and supervision
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, good judgment, a can-do mentality, and strong communication skills
Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations