Isostatic Press Operator - 3rd shift

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Job Title: PTFE

Shift/hours: 10:30am - 6:45pm / 3rd Shift

Department/Group: Plastics

Location: Kulpsville, PA

Position Type: KV Union

Job Family/Grade 11

Position Purpose Summary – Fabricate tubing stock and rod stock from various plastic compounds. Forms material through use of isostatic and compression machines following documented company instructions, job orders and quality guidelines. Performs all first article inspections on all jobs in molding department. Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Set-up isostatic and compression mold machines per job requirements.
• Reviews work orders and receive instructions of production requirements and priorities.
• Verifies proper compound/material per routing. Verifies molds and liners per routing are correct and can make stated size.
• Observe and adjusts gauges, dials, etc., to ensure specified pressure is maintained per process guidelines.
• Monitor process outputs and report any issue or deviation to supervisors or chargehands.
• Setup and run molding operations per WIs and job router requirements.
• Handle raw materials and finished parts per WIs and department guidelines.
• Utilize all Standard Measuring Instruments and perform First Piece and ‘in process’ inspection as required to achieve acceptable reliability and repeatability targets.
• Setup and load ovens according to WIs and job router requirements.
• Record all Information on GT data collection system as required.
• Must maintain batch traceability through manufacturing process.
• Performs centerless grinding and saw cutting, as required.
• Maintains clean, safe and orderly area per GMP requirements.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor including active participation in team meetings for operational planning and improvement ideas.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Utilize required drawings, inspection sheets (generate new sheets as required)
• Perform required basic equipment maintenance (top off or adding fluid/oil, reposition water and air lines) for all equipment assigned to the area.
• Operate ancillary equipment in the department.
• Participate in two-week rotation of all PTFE equipment. Already doing this -
• Perform job in compliance with Company’s Quality Policy (ISO 9000 and AS9100).
• Maintain part Quality Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma / GED
• Demonstrate proficiency upon completion of up to 30 working day trial training and evaluation period (may be ongoing until achievement is met).
• Must be proficient with operating a workstation computer including searching, saving and editing files.
• Must obtain fork truck certification.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for long periods of time in a standing position.
• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring sitting and walking.
• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, stooping, reaching and grasping.
• Ability to work in tight spaces for short period of time. Already doing this
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. without the use of mechanical lifting devices or help from others.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, eye protection and hearing protection.
• Minimally hazardous materials are present and safeguarded. Exposure could cause minor injury or illness.

Note:  This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor.  All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.