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Production Operator I

New Leader Manufacturing
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Operator I cleans, washes, deburrs, polishes, and / or grinds items of metal by performing the following duties. This position contributes to as least one (1) work centers. Operation areas may include but are no limited to large clean / wash, small clean / wash, and final / post test paint.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS

Critical 55%

  • On painted product removes weld spatter imperfections using buffing, filing or grinding wheel.
  • Operates power washer to remove solvent, oils, and residue from parts and units to allow paint to adhere properly, minimize streaking and / or remove weld residue.
  • Performs quality checks on work completed.
  • Completes final hand painting operations including fittings on assembled units per standard.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

  • Assists with applying correct decals to completed units.
  • On painted product, fills in imperfections with the appropriate material.
  • Assists with training of others as needed.
  • Keeps work area clean and orderly, performs required PM’s on machines and equipment and reports all non-conformities to Line Lead, Supervisor or Maintenance until the problem has been rectified.
  • Dependability 15%

  • Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
  • Completes goals / projects on time or ahead of schedule.
  • Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
  • Follows through and meets commitments.
  • Available as a resource to subordinates and / or peers.
  • Safety 10%

  • Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.
  • Total 100%

    CORE VALUES

    Act Like an Owner. 20%

  • Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
  • If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
  • Treats others with respect and kindness.
  • Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

  • Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.
  • Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

  • Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
  • Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.
  • Seek New Perspectives. 20%

  • Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
  • Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.
  • Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

  • Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
  • Is fearless.
  • Readily admits mistakes.
  • Total 100%

    Requirements

    Qualifications and Essential Skills :

  • High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Basic computer skills are required; must be able to use computer systems to look-up information, clock-in / clock-out, and report work activities. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
  • Ability to read a tape measure to 1 / 16”.
  • Good math skills are required; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Physical Requirements :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; up to 8 hours in an 8 hour shift. The employee will frequently lift 50 pounds. The employee will push / pull with up to 110 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to balance, climb ladders, or work on platforms to access elevated equipment.

    Work Environment :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee is required to wear steel toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses. The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud. In addition to standard PPE, welders are required to wear a welding helmet and may be required to wear leather clothing and ear plugs. Handles hazardous waste according to company policy and participates in annual hazardous waste training.

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