Assembly Operator 2nd shift (4:00 pm-12:30 am)

Summit Polymers • Portage, MI

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Manufacturing (Assembly) Supervisor, the Production Operator/Associate performs standardized, routine work involving molding machine operation and/or assembly of molded parts. Work includes using simple hand tools; trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing, and inspecting parts; distributing parts within the plant; placing and removing parts from fixtures; and monitoring and recording quality assurance information, including machine factors that affect quality. Operators perform continuous visual and manual quality checks according to standardized guidelines. The role also involves production-system use, workstation cleaning, assisting with color or mold changes, and preparing for the next job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• Ability to stand for the entire work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Agreement to complete all required post-hire training.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow Operator Instruction Sheets for part numbers, inspection procedures, packing requirements, and special instructions.
• Retrieve, separate, inspect, count, weigh, pack, and label parts according to written or oral instructions.
• Use clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts in accordance with safety procedures.
• Operate molding machines and/or air-activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce products.
• Notify supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable product-quality variances.
• Compare, inspect, and monitor production quality against approved samples, accepting, rejecting, or questioning parts according to established standards.
• Perform simple clerical tasks to record and summarize production as required.
• Examine, repair, trim, count, weigh, and perform secondary operations as directed.
• Meet the established production rate for the parts being worked on.
• Perform routine cleaning to maintain the work station and area according to 5S requirements.
• Interface with the production monitoring system.
• Assist with color and mold changes by cleaning the work area or equipment.
• Set up for the next job, including preparing the sample board, Operator Instruction Sheet, and packaging.
• Assist other operators during breaks and perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED