Manufacturing Production Operator (Afternoon Shift)

Axalta•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for working in at least one (1) production area to ensure customer requirements are met. This person will also follow all safety procedures and assist fellow co-workers as needed. This person will work with moderate supervision, and will receive most directions from the Shift Leader or Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma (Minimum)
Read, write and speak English
Candidate must pass Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)
At least 1 year experience in a Manufacturing, Industrial or Plant setting.

Nice To Haves

Chemical Manufacturing experience is a plus!
2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to work on different shifts and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Maintains clean, safe work areas and minimizes material spillage
Strives to achieve all production and quality goals.
Assists maintenance when directed by Shift Leader.
Communicates with all employees, particularly those from a proceeding/following shift to ensure everyone understands the status of products, equipment, quality, etc.
Provides representative samples to Quality Control in a timely manner and responds to QC's inquiries in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate and appropriate logs, records and/or reports.
Follows all Company policies, practices, and procedures.
Responsible for evaluating equipment for proper working conditions and completing orders for maintenance if needed.
Immediately alerts Shift Leader when a problem (equipment, product, personnel issue) is encountered.
Empties process dust collectors, dust collectors and central vacuum systems and ensure area stays in compliance with environmental permits
Cleans equipment between products to ensure there is no cross contamination from product to product.
BOWL LOADING / MIXING AREA: Coordinates the work schedule with systems, materials, and manufacturing services to ensure timely delivery of information and materials.
Loads pre-weighed raw materials into mixing bowls
Mixed batch per instructions
Maintains material feed to keep extruder running.
BONDING/BLENDING AREA: Loads pre-weighed base material into a mixer per batch ticket instructions
Adds additional raw material to mixer per batch ticket instructions
Presets conditions for each individual batch per batch ticket or Shift Lead's instructions
Monitors/adjusts the process as needed to meet customer specifications
Ensures accurate fill of finished goods.
Transfer raw materials in the computer system and keep accurate inventory of their raw materials
Follows all aluminum safe handling procedures
EXTRUSION AREA: Sets conditions for each individual batch per instructions from batch ticket.
Monitors/adjusts the process per Shift Lead's instructions.
Monitors/adjusts the cooling belt to ensure appropriate chip size and thickness.
Ensures there is no cross contamination of products through efficient cleaning and appropriate use of dust collection equipment.
Ensures spare screws are clean and ready for the next run
GRINDING/PACKAGING AREA: Sets conditions for each individual batch per instructions from batch ticket
Monitors/adjusts the process per Shift Lead's instructions with specific attention to particle size
Ensures accurate filling of finished goods containers.
Ensures product clears alpine check
Wraps skids of finished goods