Production Operator - First Shift - Full Benefits Day-One!
About The Position
The Production Operator is responsible for operating machines in the shop area to help achieve safety, quality, and production goals. The role involves working across multiple manufacturing areas, maintaining machine settings, entering production and quality data, and supporting maintenance and continuous-improvement activities. This is a full-time, first-shift position at Caterpillar’s West Plains (Pomona), Missouri work location. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Starting pay is $18.55 per hour, with a stated salary range of $18.55 to $24.15. Relocation assistance is not provided. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills and knowledge at an intermediate level, with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to work safely, maintain attention to quality, and meet production expectations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and work as part of a team.
- Ability to perform the stated physical requirements: constant walking and standing on concrete for up to 12 hours; frequent lifting of 25–30 pounds; frequent pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing experience.
- Hose fabrication experience.
- Basic ability to follow written work instructions, such as standard operating procedures or standard work documents, independently.
Responsibilities
- Follow HPH Safe Job Procedures and safety guidelines.
- Meet quality and productivity targets.
- Use a computer to enter quality and production data and log maintenance tickets.
- Cross-train and work in multiple shop areas, including liner extrude/fabric wrap, mandrel return, spiral wind, cover extrude/shrink tape wrap, extract/unwrap, autoclave, bobbin wind/deck strip, bobbin repair, coiling/reeling, shipping, slitter, forklift, L6, and L7.
- Become trained in forklift and crane operation.
- Adjust and maintain machine settings to meet quality and production needs.
- Submit continuous improvement ideas.
- Perform daily 6-S tasks.
- Sign up for posted overtime.
- Perform LOTO procedures and cooperative maintenance.
- Account for tools and equipment at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Participate actively and communicate in Performance Dialogs.
- Work efficiently, contribute to teamwork, troubleshoot equipment and process problems, manage time, and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Benefits
- 6% 401(k) match
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage available from day one
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Monthly bonus opportunity, potentially up to 11%
- 80 hours of paid vacation, prorated in the first calendar year
- Paid personal days
- 11 paid holidays
- Potential annual merit increases
- Opportunity for overtime hours
- Education tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
- Career development
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
