2nd Shift Machine Operator (+Sign-On Bonus)

2nd Shift - Monday - Thursday; 4:30pm - 3:00am

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

The Operator - Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset, set-up and operation of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, Roll Mills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.

Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Level 1 Operator:

• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member.
• Attend safety training.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the “6S” system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain, & safety).
• Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements.
• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as “helper”. Assist “main” operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.
• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance fromLevel 2 & 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
• Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worn tooling.
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Strive to perform standardized “best practices”.
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment.
• Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Level 2 Operator:

• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities.
• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Holt Melt Machine as “main” operator with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators. “Main” operator must be able to dictate correct setups and machine settings to ensure quality products are being made. Provide “helper” with directions and communicate what help is required.
• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
• Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring level II operators if necessary.

Level 3 Operator:

• Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be “main” operator on all Press Brakes, Shears, and Hot Melt Machines.
• Or Setup and Operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, or Welders with no assistance. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
• Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects.
• Assist and train Level I and II Operators.

Career Progression Opportunities:

There are III levels of Operators that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined above. Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

Level 1 Operator:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties of Operator I job grade Level.

Level 2 Operator:

• Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year. Once an operator reaches this level of proficiency, even if the 1 year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasks may begin.

Level 3 Operator:

• Rotated through all of the machine cell and set up positions as an Operator II with minimal assistance for 3 years.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

• None Required Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.