Manufacturing Operator Lead I

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

1d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! This job can be described as: At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Manufacturing Operator Lead is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for producing our Mechanical Packing material. This job requires a combination of mechanical maintenance skills (utilizing machinery and various hand tools) physical laboring skills and quality skills. In this role, the employee should be able to direct the activities of other employees as well as train them, operate a variety of equipment in a production/processing operation, measure and check raw materials to ensure product compliance, and maintain proper manufacturing records to comply with department regulations.

Requirements

Ability to make decisions based on a set of predetermined parameters.
Ability to operate various machines.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow written/verbal instructions and sequences of events.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. manually on a frequent basis, uses supporting equipment when necessary.
Ability to wear a respirator as needed.
Manual dexterity to handle small sharp and/or specialized tools.
4-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to operate a forklift if required for the role.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
Ability to perform more than one function at a time.

Responsibilities

Ability to operate multiple work centers proficiently in either the Braiding area and/or Liveloading area. This could include running various types of braiding machines, winders, twisters, coating lines, coiling machines, sizing presses, packaging lines as well as others.
Ability to set up and efficiently run machinery following the appropriate process specifications and/or work instructions. Must be able to troubleshoot the machines, fix basic to difficult problems and know when to seek help for more complicated issues.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot and correct any complex product quality problems during the production process.
Ability to use all common hand tools in the shop such as cutting equipment, measuring equipment, weighing equipment and various other hand tools for operating equipment.
Operates computer to execute order inquiries, cycle count adjustments, and other transactions as needed.
Ability to perform cycle counts and research count discrepancies.
Where applicable has an expertise with using our business system or other computer applications to complete daily tasks, run reports and research problems.
May assist Engineering with developing new products, assist Operations with finding root cause of customer complaints or root cause of in process quality problems.
Works under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Directs the activities of others. Ability to cross train newer operators effectively on multiple work centers.
May assist supervisor with employee relations responsibilities, i.e., discipline, interviewing candidates, timecards, overtime scheduling. Acts on behalf of the supervisor in his or her absence. Support completion of department goals as defined by management regarding efficiency and productivity improvements.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!