Manufacturing Operator I- 3rd Shift

Web Industries Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 3rd shift position with a 15% shift premium, working from 10 PM to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality and safety compliance, managing production schedules, and participating in process improvement initiatives. The position also requires training other associates and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

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
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 machines to meet production specifications and best practices.
Convert correct materials to work order specifications.
Execute trials and record results.
Complete and ensure legibility of quality documents.
Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program.
Work towards completing the passport program for Manufacturing Operator.
Package material according to work orders.
Operate a Forklift.
Comply with safety rules and standards.
Immediately report unsafe conditions to supervisors.
Report concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices.
Ensure compliance with standard work and manufacturing standards.
Identify and communicate near misses and safety incidents.
Keep the work area clean and comply with all safety rules.
Run any production line as required.
Support initiatives from other departments (Quality, Engineering, Customer Care, etc.).
Ensure compliance with the 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 production lines by entering work orders.
Troubleshoot machines and request support for identified issues.
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, and a "can do" mentality.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Make sound decisions.
Work cooperatively as a member of a group.
Delegate effectively to position resources beneficially.
Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations.