Operator in Training

TRIDENT SOLUTIONS•Sherman, TX

22d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Position Description: The primary purpose of the role is the operation of 1 Stake Flag Machine. Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving minor machine issues and escalating those issues beyond their expertise level to the Stake Flag Pod Technician. Stake Flag Level 1 Operator Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions: Operation of 1 Stake Flag machine to meet all quality and production standards, minimizing scrap and downtime. Troubleshooting minor machine problems and escalating other problems to the Stake Flag Pod Technician. Gathering and loading all supplies and raw materials into the machine and the packaging of finished stake flags as detailed in the shop order specifications. Ensuring that labeling, packaging, and palletizing of all stake flags produced on their shift meets all quality standards. Performing First Article Inspections for other Operators and ensuring that other Operators perform a FAI on your changeovers. Key Competencies: Performing all job functions in a safe manner, following, and enforcing all TRIDENT policies and procedures. Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed. Communicating and working with Material Handlers to ensure an appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials is delivered to the stake flag lines as needed. Performing quality checks on material, comparing actual results to specifications, and communicating results in a timely manner. Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems. Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Excellent safety and attendance record.
Possesses good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work 12 hour rotating day and night shifts, and report on time for scheduled shifts and follow company attendance policies.
Possesses strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Possesses basic knowledge in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Possesses basic computer skills.
Understands production rates and production schedules.
Ability to balance and achieve results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction
Must have the ability to complete two or more tasks simultaneously.
Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision and maintain a working and up-to-date knowledge of products and services.
Must be able to handle self in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to take responsibility for self and team.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms, wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to dusty or dirty ambient conditions.
Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to hot or cold ambient conditions.
Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to mild chemical irritants.
Excellent forklift skills with the ability to safely move pallets of material into storage racks.
Ability to use an overhead crane to safely move products and machine parts with no damage.

Responsibilities

Operation of 1 Stake Flag machine to meet all quality and production standards, minimizing scrap and downtime.
Troubleshooting minor machine problems and escalating other problems to the Stake Flag Pod Technician.
Gathering and loading all supplies and raw materials into the machine and the packaging of finished stake flags as detailed in the shop order specifications.
Ensuring that labeling, packaging, and palletizing of all stake flags produced on their shift meets all quality standards.
Performing First Article Inspections for other Operators and ensuring that other Operators perform a FAI on your changeovers.
Performing all job functions in a safe manner, following, and enforcing all TRIDENT policies and procedures.
Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed.
Communicating and working with Material Handlers to ensure an appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials is delivered to the stake flag lines as needed.
Performing quality checks on material, comparing actual results to specifications, and communicating results in a timely manner.
Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems.
Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.