Operator III - 3rd Shift

Viega•McPherson, KS

13h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator III is responsible for prepping machines for shift start up and/or product change; operating auxiliary equipment in order to produce various types and sizes of manufactured products while ensuring quality and production goals are met; performing troubleshooting on equipment as needed. This role requires proficiency in all operator 1 & 2 job description requirements, monitoring and performing the operations of processing equipment with minimal supervision, and assisting higher-level operators. The Operator III will use measuring equipment to ensure quality specifications are met, assist in training lower-level operators, and operate material handling and processing equipment for production and replenishment of raw materials. They will utilize the shop floor management system, spot equipment malfunctions, assist with repairs, and communicate with technicians for equipment and root cause analysis. Basic preventative maintenance on equipment is also a responsibility. Additionally, the Operator III will visually check workstations for low supplies, pull supplies from designated areas, transport materials using material handling equipment, and notify supervisors of reorder levels. They must be proficient in identifying raw material types and part numbers, and communicate any shortages. Quality and testing involve inspecting produced products, reporting out-of-specification items, performing non-conforming product procedures, isolating/reworking non-conforming items, inputting accurate data into the quality control system, and identifying raw materials that do not meet quality requirements. Other duties include 6S activities, workshops, meetings, and cross-functional training. The role may require working different shifts and wearing assorted PPE.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic reading, writing and arithmetic
Good manual dexterity skills, working with very small parts
Ability to perform repetitive functions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to interpret work orders, instructions, blueprints, and/or drawings
Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
High School diploma/equivalent or 6 – 12 months related experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Proficient in all operator 1 & 2 job description requirements
Monitors and performs the operations of the processing equipment for production with minimal supervision
Ability to assist higher-level operators.
Uses measuring equipment to ensure all quality specifications are met.
Assists in the training of lower level operators
Operate any material handling and processing equipment required for production and/or replenishment of raw materials.
Utilize shop floor management system to update CIP boards when necessary
Ability to spot malfunctions with controls on equipment and assist with repairs
Communicates with process and tooling technicians to help with equipment and assist with root cause analysis pertaining to the production process
Able to perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment
Visually checks workstations to determine if supplies are getting low; pulls supplies from designated stocking areas.
Transports materials to and from workstations utilizing necessary material handling equipment
Notifies supervisor and/or material handler when supplies are at reorder levels.
Proficient in identifying the difference in raw material types and part numbers.
Able to identify materials required by reviewing bill of materials and can effectively communicate any shortages
Tests and inspects the produced products to ensure they meet all quality specifications.
Report when products are outside of the specifications to proper supervision and/or quality personnel
Perform non-conforming product procedures when necessary
Isolates and/or rework items that do not meet specifications or quality standards.
Ability to input accurate data into quality control system
Ability to identify raw materials that do not meet quality requirements
6S activities, workshops, meetings, cross functional training, etc.