Press Line Operator

TrafFix Devices, Inc.•Adelanto, CA

About The Position

Job Summary: The Press Line Operator is responsible for operating a press and maintaining equipment, maintaining a daily production log, inspecting the products that are created before they are shipped to customers, and ensuring that those products meet quality specifications.

Requirements

Attention to detail: The ability to accurately follow instructions with a high levels of concentration to safely operate machinery.
Time management skills: The ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks is important to ensure appropriate consistency and quantity of material is processed to meet production needs.
Communication skills: The ability to convey and receive information effectively, clearly, and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Basic math skills: The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements accurately and efficiently, using arithmetic and geometry principles as needed.
Attention to safety: The ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines when using equipment is important to maintain a safe work environment.
Follow directions: The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results.
Dependability: Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.
A high school diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of previous experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the mold installed on the press is the correct mold to manufacture your assigned product.
Verifies the mold and checks the setup check sheet placed on the overhead of the press.
Prior to loading the press with crumb rubber, refers to the setup sheet and verifies the crumb rubber formulation and weight required for the assigned product.
Manually loads the crumb rubber with a bucket filled with pre-mixed material throughout the bottom cavity of the press and spreads evenly.
Removes the finished product from the mold with a pry bar and place it on the worktable.
Trims and palletizes finished product to be sent out to the shipping department.
Completes daily log of production produced per press.
Consistently abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to supervisor or manager.
Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.