Brady - Louisville, KY
posted 8 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Louisville, KY
5,001-10,000 employees
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
About the position
Brady corporation is seeking a Production Specialist who will be responsible for supporting operating equipment in the areas of coating, compounding, and/or converting. This position is responsible for supporting the production of valuable, defect-free products that meet or exceed our customer's expectations. The machine operator will be successful in this position by executing to standard work and adhering to all company policies.
Responsibilities
- Knows all aspects of the department and fills in for the Team Lead when out of office.
- Ensures maximum throughput.
- Verifies each Work Order and verifies Process Set-up & Product Specifications are correct.
- Makes grade and product changes either helping the operator or instructing the operator.
- Performs Quality Control checks.
- Assists the operator and/or starts up and shuts down meltblown lines.
- Ensures that we have all items necessary to run the current and upcoming jobs.
- Verifies labels, bags, boxes, cover stock etc. are correct and available.
- Assists lines when Machine Operators are on breaks and lunch.
- Trains Machine Operators.
- Ensures Machine Operators are keeping up with changing color die drums, using repro, and keeping the lines clean.
- Either assists Machine operators and/or removes and installs spinnerets.
- Ensures the Machine Operators are keeping the collectors clean and power washes the collectors when needed.
- Monitors extruder areas/equipment and production lines and ensures they are kept safe and clean.
- Makes sure product weights are on target and in spec.
- Follows each work order correctly.
- Reports any issues to the Team Leader.
- Follows work instructions and provides updates to Team Leader/Supervisor(s).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of work experience
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to stand/walk for majority of work day
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Education reimbursement opportunities
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program
