Assembly Operator

SUMMARY:

The Assembly Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the assembly lines/process. They will follow all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality and guarantee internal and external customer satisfaction. This position reports to Shift PT/SV and/or Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must communicate daily with all shift managers, Shift Supervisors/ Process Techs, Quality team and operators.
• Must follow all process improvements, work instructions, FSSC 22000 Compliance, IATF 16949:2016 Compliance/customer requirements.
• Review Inspection plan, all Work Instructions, Quality Alerts and Control Samples prior to running production.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and safety procedures when working on the assembly line.
• Responsible for packing quality parts into boxes and making boxes.
• Correctly record scrap on production/Scrap Sheets.
• Correct application of all labels when required.
• Detail oriented and immediately notify Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality requirements, operator inspection instructions, etc.
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with Supervisors.
• Follow instructions from shift supervisors, quality techs, quality, and operations manager.
• Provide assistance to support production as needed.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process and quality system.
• Responsibility of 5s and cleanliness in the shop.
• Responsibility for keeping rate on Assembly Line.

All personnel working on Food Grade presses or assembly must notify supervisor immediately if they are ill or if they have any concerns that would potentially jeopardize food safety. Personnel must be aware of the relevance and importance of their individual activities in contributing to food safety.

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  Perform other duties as required or assigned in the support of the company’s needs, goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Attention to detail, good hand/eye dexterity and ability to cross-train into other areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required. Plastic injection molding background is helpful, but not required. Assembly experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math abilities, add, subtract, divide and multiply.

REASONING ABILITY:

Basic problem solving and reasoning skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skill are important.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must be willing to obtain certifications as the job warrants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, excluding breaks and lunch. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

IATF 16949:2016 and FSSC 22000 Requirements:

I understand and accept the job description for Assembly Operator/Associate.