Production Associate (screen room set up) (1st shift)

American Trim • Sidney, OH

299d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization? We are a metal stamping facility looking for production team members for our screen room on 1st Shift.

Requirements

• Ability to do Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC) and Problem Solving.
• Ability to follow and prioritize schedules.
• Attention to detail is important.
• Must successfully pass written and application skills tests specific for this classification.
• Excitement to learn a new skill.
• Tendency to follow set instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven team player.
• Self-starter.
• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer/PC knowledge/skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up each job initially, including rearranging and setting up all equipment including screening equipment.
• Setting up the screen in the correct position, selecting the correct ink, putting the ink in the screen, assembling the tools needed to apply the ink (squeegee & back coater), and making sure everything is adjusted properly to the correct process listed on the process sheet.
• Run four to five test parts and visually check pieces to be sure there is an even coating of paint and that there are no bubbles, fish-eyes or other imperfections.
• When the process is considered ready, check a part according to the first piece approval procedure.
• Keep paint containers filled and check viscosity frequently to ensure the paint maintains the proper consistency.
• Review the schedule and work with the scheduling department to ensure that jobs are scheduled in the most efficient manner within the constraints imposed by the customers.
• Assist supervision in controlling product quality and ensuring that the process runs smoothly.
• Troubleshoot as required and shut down the process if not producing good parts.
• Inform Process Control in advance of changeovers so they can adjust oven temperatures.
• Control clean room environmental conditions including pressure, humidity and room temperature.
• Set up and/or verify pre-bake oven belt speed and peak metal temperature as required.
• Set up and/or verify basecoat and topcoat set up by checking coating viscosity, coating film thickness and coater set up as required.
• Check airlocks for cleanliness, change tacky mats as required and follow all clean room procedures.
• Run Mek rubs, cross hatch, pencil hardness, reverse impact, t-bend tests, & color checks as specified.
• Verify cleanliness of room by inspecting with black light and report to supervision on room condition after cleaning.
• Do the initial set up of roll coaters by placing enddams, troughs and blades in place.
• Check temperature of coating, adjust coating to proper viscosity, set up coater to listed specification and adjust coater to obtain correct film thickness.
• Start up and shut down ovens using correct procedures to correct parameters.
• Record data from the particle counters.
• Has a secondary responsibility to control color by checking the color of the base coatings, the dial pads and small graphic inks.
• Complete period audit paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Steady Work
• On the job training
• Day one holiday pay
• Day one 401K
• Vacation Time at 91 days
• Benefits at 91 days
• Tuition Assistance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision at 91 days
• 401k (with match)
• Direct deposit
• Fixed weekly schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Direct Care, for employees who elect company health benefits
• Boot reimbursement voucher every year
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher once every 2 years
• Plenty of growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors