Production Worker - 1st Shift

Accu-Mold Corp • Ankeny, IA

21d

About The Position

Performs all of the tasks in the operation of the production machines and presses at Accumold. Uses the quality systems and instructions that have been established to complete the assigned product.

Requirements

• Education/Experience. High school education coursework or GED required. Experience or training in manufacturing using quality systems. Ability to use measuring and inspection equipment to monitor quality.
• Computer Skills. Ability to perform basic keyboarding.
• Language Skills. Ability to read, comprehend, and utilize instructions and short correspondence with coworkers and supervisors. Ability to effectively present information to other employees, in one-on-one and small group situations
• Mathematical Skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and understand specification drawings for inspection purposes.
• Reasoning Ability. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables. Ability to follow simple verbal instructions.
• Other Skills and Abilities. Willingness to attend classes or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills.
• Physical Demands. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit/stand and use hand to manipulate very small parts or tweezers. Sense of touch may be used to detect texture, burs and edges. Frequent movement throughout the facility is required. Normal or corrected to normal vision is required with good color vision, close vision, and ability to use microscope and adjust focus. May be required to move or transport up to 55 lbs.
• Work Environment. The duties of this job are executed in a climate-controlled environment with few temperature or humidity extremes. Noise levels will vary from very low to moderate depending on the location that the work is performed within the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Use of safety glasses is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the presses to ensure quality parts.
• Monitors hoppers on the machine and keeps them adequately filled.
• Observes material levels in dryers.
• Following work instructions, checks the parts bins at regular intervals. Inspects product continuously to maintain highest quality parts.
• Measures parts and follows SPC procedures as required by work instructions and/or customer requirements.
• Promote efficient production practices by performing ongoing tasks such as cutting corner supports, making boxes, maintaining the integrity of raw material, etc.
• Communicate production problems with lead people or management as needed.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees