Assembly Operator - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc. • Vicksburg, MI

3d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the department 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 is non-exempt and requires a high school diploma or GED. This position typically does not require travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, 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 for subsequent operations in accordance with safety procedures.
• Operate molding machines and/or air-activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce products.
• Advise supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable product-quality variances, including flash, splay, contamination, and underfill.
• 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 standard performance levels required to achieve established production rates for assigned parts.
• Perform routine cleaning to maintain the work station and area in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Use the production monitoring system.
• Assist with color or mold changes by cleaning the work area or equipment, and set up for the next job, including sample boards, Operator Instruction Sheets, and packaging.
• Assist other operators during breaks.
• Complete other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Complete all required post-hire training.

What This Job Offers

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