Press Operator I

GITI TIRE USA LTD • Richburg, SC

37d

About The Position

Loads and unloads tire curing machines as needed to vulcanize tires, as well as monitor process to ensure continuous operation.

Requirements

• Must possess basic skills to setup, load and unload tires from manual and automated equipment with little supervision.
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Ability to operate with speed and accuracy, and maintain a team player attitude
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Requires strong communication, interpersonal
• Must have the ability to and expedite solutions when situations arise
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• HS or GED required
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Experience operating conventional machines and working in a production-oriented and results driven environment is applicable

Responsibilities

• Inspect product to ensure high quality as needed
• Operate equipment to meet SOP standards to ensure proper operations and quality products by monitoring equipment continuously and adjusting as require
• Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure
• Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment
• Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions
• Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products
• Scan tires into presses when required
• Record and maintain press checks
• Remove tires from molds
• Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking
• React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Notifies team lead of machine malfunction
• Follow all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department
• Follow established company and department policies, procedures, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines
• Performs other job duties as assigned
• Engage and retain high-performance standards and elevate level of responsibility and performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED