Operator II

MANN+HUMMEL•Gastonia, NC

19h

About The Position

The Operator II coordinates the use of people, materials, equipment, and time to help the production department operate efficiently and effectively. The role assists with setting up, adjusting, and operating machinery to produce goods or parts to specification, and supports the planning and processing of manufacturing batches of bulk materials or ingredients, including mechanical processing as needed. The Operator II operates and maintains equipment, monitors machine operation, performs cleaning, servicing, and routine maintenance, and supports troubleshooting and process optimization. The role interprets specifications such as drawings and routings; maintains records including quality assurance forms and preventive maintenance logs; and helps maintain first-piece conformance and production rates. The employee is expected to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area using 5S and Kaizens, follow equipment safety requirements, work with minimal supervision, and contribute as a team player. The position may require overtime and the ability to perform all jobs in the department. The role ensures quality standards are met, follows the STOP, CALL, WAIT protocol, identifies and records problems related to products, processes, or the quality system, and accurately completes production documentation. The Operator II reports unsafe working conditions, works with the Lead or Supervisor to reduce scrap and waste, and helps foster a team environment. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions, including the ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Basic knowledge of applicable work instructions and assembly processes.
Some knowledge or understanding of schedules.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player.
Ability to perform all jobs in the department.
Ability to work overtime as required or needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up, adjusting, and operating machinery to produce goods or parts according to specifications.
Support the acquisition of operation plans and processing of manufacturing batches of bulk materials or ingredients, including mechanical processing as required.
Clean, service, and perform routine maintenance on machines.
Monitor machines during operation, carry out repairs as needed, and help troubleshoot machine problems and optimize processes.
Administer operational processes and maintain accurate machine-performance records.
Operate and maintain equipment according to requirements and safety rules.
Interpret and apply specifications, including drawings and routings.
Maintain records such as quality assurance forms and preventive maintenance logs.
Maintain first-piece conformance and production rates.
Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized through 5S and Kaizens.
Work with minimal supervision and as a team player; be able to perform all jobs in the department.
Work overtime as required or needed.
Work with the Lead or Supervisor to minimize or eliminate scrap and waste.
Ensure quality standards are met and follow the STOP, CALL, WAIT protocol.
Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
Identify and record problems relating to the product, process, or quality system.
Accurately complete required documentation concerning production quantities, defectives, and related matters.
Report unsafe working conditions and help create a team environment among department personnel.
Perform additional duties as assigned.