Weld Production Operator

Challenge Manufacturing•Spartanburg, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of a Weld Production Operator at Challenge is to load component parts into automated assembly cells in an efficient manner to support the production of customer parts. The Team Member will record production in Challenge’s reporting system (Plex) and provide timely notification to their supervisor or Challenge’s maintenance department for production issues with the work center. In addition to completing the part loading requirements, Weld Production Operators will be required to complete the necessary quality checks and part packing as prescribed in the work center instructions.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read and interpret job process sheets, or follow verbal instructions
Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required
Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment
Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships
Moves within own and/or other work areas to support plant needs
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks and returns as scheduled times

Responsibilities

Arriving at the scheduled time for start of Team Member’s shift, and returning from scheduled break times in a timely manner
Performs all duties of a designated work center necessary to ensure production output of the work center during the Team Member’s shift
Follow prescribed work center instructions to ensure efficient production while maintaining quality part production
Weld operations involve frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting
May be required to load, unload, lift, move, pull, push, or position products and materials weighing up to 35 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partners), throughout assigned work center
May select proper rack or bin to pack parts and/or store parts for next process
Properly packs parts in correct bin or storage container consistent with established packaging instructions and labeling requirements
Functionally use a computer, keyboard, printer and mouse
Completes work center and operator inspection sheets to verify processes are stable and all product quality and inspection, including gage checks are being met
Visually inspects parts from previous operation per Challenge quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function
Ensures customer and Challenge quality standards are met per gage instructions, first piece inspection approval, problem containment processes, quality alerts and other quality standards called out in the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Policy and/or Plex System specific for each work center.
Monitors material usage and floor stock to ensure accurate inventory, notifying material handler or supervisor when floor stock or inventory is low to prevent production interruptions
Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties
Cross trains on various work centers as required
Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation as requested by Team Member’s supervisor (hourly count boards)
Follow escalation process for problem reporting
May be required to work up to 12 hours per day including weekend (overtime and double time as applicable)