ADVANCED SPECIALIST - 2nd Shift
- Janesville, WI, United States
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- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary:
The Production Operator / Trainer is a hands‑on manufacturing role responsible for running daily production on the shop floor while also training and supporting new and existing employees on assigned processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring safe operations, consistent quality, and standardized work practices by serving as a subject‑matter expert for production processes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Production Operations
- Set up, operate, and monitor assigned equipment and/or workstations to meet production, quality, and safety requirements
- Follow standard work instructions, production schedules, and work orders
- Perform in‑process inspections and basic quality checks; identify and report defects or process issues
- Maintain accurate production and scrap documentation as required
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety standards
Training & Mentorship
- Train new hires and cross‑train existing employees on assigned production processes
- Demonstrate proper machine operation, tooling, materials handling, and quality requirements
- Reinforce safety practices, standard work, and company policies during training
- Verify trainee competency and provide feedback to superintendents or area leads
- Serve as a go‑to resource for process questions and troubleshooting on the floor
Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Promote a strong safety culture by following and enforcing safe work practices
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and waste reduction
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work updates
- Assist with audits, corrective actions, and training documentation as needed
- Individuals directed by management to operate a vehicle for work purposes will observe the requirements of the Fleet Safety Program.
- Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of DSB Technologies which includes following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and IS0 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- All other duties as assigned by your superintendent, including powered industrial truck certifications when applicable.
2nd Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
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Skills
- Production processes
- Inspection
- Statistical quality control
- Documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance procedures