Production Operator

Cameron Ashley•Bluffton, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To manufacture various products using multiple machines which may include plug/bung machine, presses, saws, grinders, weather stripping machines, different hand tools, and any future machines as the nature of the business requires. This role involves working collaboratively with shipping, sales, and purchasing, performing basic maintenance and light manufacturing tasks, operating a forklift, and ensuring quality control.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to work independently.
Some mechanical aptitude.
Common sense.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to navigate through basic computer programs and software.
Knowledge of how to use common hand tools.
Excellent organization skills and follow-through skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility with the ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome while working under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong team player.
Ability to work overtime as needed (early, late, occasional Saturdays).
Ability to handle unforeseen circumstances with tact and resourcefulness.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to read calipers.
Ability to read simple and basic prints.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Willingness to wear proper PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves).

Responsibilities

Manufacture various products using multiple machines (plug/bung machine, presses, saws, grinders, weather stripping machines, hand tools, etc.).
Perform basic maintenance on various machines.
Maintain a quality product at all times.
Perform constant quality checks of all manufactured items using tools such as calipers and templates.
Log quality specs multiple times daily.
Perform preventative maintenance monthly on machines.
Engage in light manufacturing such as making weather stripping, hose connectors, reducers, direct nozzles, aluminum weather stripping, and various items.
Operate a forklift for unloading, moving, and stacking material.
Troubleshoot and make minor repairs on machines.
Work collaboratively with shipping, sales, and purchasing.
Operate company vehicles for local errands, deliveries, and pickups.