Assembly Operator -1st Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Vicksburg, MI

10h

About The Position

The Production Operator/Associate works under the direct supervision of the Manufacturing (Assembly) Supervisor and performs standardized, routine production work involving molding machine operation and/or assembly of molded parts. Duties include using simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing, and inspecting parts. The role also involves moving parts within the plant, placing and removing parts from fixtures, conducting and recording quality checks, and charting machine factors that affect quality. Operators perform continuous visual and manual quality checks according to standardized guidelines and are expected to complete required post-hire training. The position typically does not require travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to stand for the entire work shift.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
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 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.
Record and summarize production information as required.
Examine, repair, trim, count, weigh, and perform secondary operations as directed.
Meet the production-rate standards established for the parts being worked.
Clean the workstation and surrounding area according to 5S requirements.
Interface with the production monitoring system.
Assist with color or mold changes by cleaning work areas or equipment and preparing for the next job, including setting up sample boards, Operator Instruction Sheets, and packaging.
Assist other operators during breaks.
Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.