Assembly Operator - Shift 1

Summit Polymers, Inc. • Kalamazoo, MI

6d

About The Position

The Production Operator/Associate performs standardized, routine manufacturing work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor. Work includes operating molding machines and/or assembling molded parts, using simple hand tools, trimming and preparing parts, and retrieving, counting, weighing, packing, labeling, and inspecting product. The role includes distributing parts within the plant, placing and removing parts from fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance information, and conducting continuous visual and manual quality checks according to standardized guidelines. Operators are expected to follow safety procedures and production requirements, maintain a clean work area, and complete required post-hire training. The 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.
• Agreement to complete all required post-hire training.

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 while following safety procedures.
• Operate molding machines and/or air-activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce products.
• Inform supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable product-quality variances, including flash, splay, contamination, or underfill.
• Compare, inspect, and monitor production quality against approved samples, accepting, rejecting, or questioning product according to established standards.
• Perform basic 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 and production rates established for assigned parts.
• Perform routine cleaning to maintain the workstation and area according to 5S requirements.
• Interface with the production monitoring system.
• Assist with color changes and mold changes by cleaning the work area or equipment, and prepare for the next job, including the sample board, Operator Instruction Sheet, and packaging.
• Assist with breaks for other operators.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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