Assembly Operator - Shift 1

Summit Polymers • Kalamazoo, MI

2d

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 may involve simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing, and inspecting parts. The role also includes distributing parts within the plant, placing and removing parts from fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance information, and charting machine factors that affect quality. Operators perform continuous visual and manual quality checks according to standardized guidelines.

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 other operations, following 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.
• Compare, inspect, and monitor production quality against approved samples, accepting, rejecting, or questioning product 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 established production performance rates for the specific parts being worked on.
• Clean the workstation and work area according to 5S requirements.
• Interface with the production monitoring system.
• Assist with color changes and mold changes by cleaning work areas or equipment.
• Set up for the next job, including preparing the sample board, Operator Instruction Sheet, and packaging.
• Assist other operators with breaks.
• 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