Silk Screen Operator - 2nd shift

EUROPTEC USA LLC•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs heated glass responsibilities at the direction of management. Wearing personal protective equipment as defined in the work instructions for each task is mandatory.

Requirements

Must have good attention to detail to ensure that glass produced is in accordance with specifications
Completion of primary school education with six months of experience or related training and six months experience.
Must have basic understanding of how to handle paints, sealants, and solvents in accordance with work instructions
Must have strong understanding of safety and environmental procedures associated with this job
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to understand work instructions and communicate problems to the Production Supervisor
Ability to collect production data to complete required forms
Ability to perform elementary mathematical operations; familiarity with measuring units and measuring instruments (i.e. conversion of pounds to kilograms and gallons to liters)

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED strongly desired.
Trade school certification helpful.

Responsibilities

Operates circular saw to cut aluminum extrusion
Assembles corner keys and aluminum extrusion to make spacers/frames
Keeps production records
Inspects the glass and stacks spacers/frames
Operates the sealant pump to seal IG units
Uses razor blade to cut apart sealed units that have been stacked one on top of the other
Operates caliper to measure units and records measurements
Inspects/packs units in a wooden crate
Works with Production Supervisor to resolve problems in the area
Maintain cleanliness of work cell
Inspects glass and raw materials to be laminated
Uses hand tools (e.g. razor knife, rolling pin, scissors, etc)
Stacks and aligns glass and laminating materials and puts in the laminating oven
Reads process parameter sheets to understand how to run oven based on materials being used
Understands room and environmental requirements for effective lamination
Operates oven accordingly
Removes and inspects finished product
Operates squeegee sharpener to ensure good sharp edge
Inspects and prepares screen
Uses hand tools (e.g. drill with attachments, Allen wrenches, etc.) as necessary
Reads blueprints
Inspects materials as it goes into the process and comes out of the process
Makes adjustments to screen and machine to ensure that the glass meets the specifications on the blueprints
Understands how to effectively operate the machine
Operates the drying oven effectively by adjusting temperature and speed
Cleans, tapes, and moves screen as necessary
Identifies defects or problems with the machinery and reports them as necessary
Reads and understands blueprints
Uses hand tools (e.g. caliper, crimpers, soldering iron, fingers that set the wires in place)
Understands the difference between different soldering materials
Sets up charcoal filter fan next to soldering area to remove fumes
Tests the quality of the soldering by performing the pull test with a force gage
Records production and test data
Reads and understands blueprints
Follows work instructions to ensure that machine is set up properly
Uses hand tools as appropriate to make adjustments
Performs tests (soldering/pull test, resistance test) to ensure conformance to internal standards
Performs maintenance on equipment as necessary
Gather components for assembly
Inspects components to ensure they meet the required quality
Follows instructions to assemble components
Tests finished product to ensure proper performance (including using thermal imaging camera and/or hi-pot testing)
Records test results for towel warmers
Prints serial number labels for traceability and puts labels on product and package
Follows instructions for proper packaging
Reads and understands blueprints
Follows work instructions to ensure that machine is set up properly
Performs tests periodically to ensure that glass meets aesthetic and functional requirements
Uses hand tools to perform quality tests (e.g. caliper, 4-point probe)
Does all other duties as assigned