Assembly 21 - Operator, Assembly - Shift 2 ($18.70/hr)

Summit Polymers; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is seeking an Assembly Operator for the 2nd Shift. In this role, you will be responsible for following specific instructions to inspect, pack, and ensure the quality of automotive parts while operating necessary tools and machinery.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to lift 30 pounds, and stand for the entire shift. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and delivering excellence!

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for an entire work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow Operator Instruction Sheet.
• Inspect and pack parts according to instructions.
• Operate molding machines and tools as required.
• Monitor production quality and report inconsistencies.

Skills

Ability to gather and analyze information

Use of hand tools

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued. A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

Job Title and Reporting

Job Title: Assembly Operator-2nd Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reads, understands, and follows Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction.
• Retrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions.
• Utilizes clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts for other operations per safety procedures.
• Operates molding machines and/or air activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product. Advises supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable variances in product quality, e.g., flash, splay, contamination, underfill.
• Compares, inspects, and monitors production quality to approved samples and accepts, rejects, or questions in accord with established standards.
• Performs simple clerical tasks involving recording and summarizing production as required.
• Examines, repairs, trims, counts, weighs and performs secondary operations as directed.
• Performs tasks in accord with standard levels of performance required to meet production rate established for specific part(s) being worked.
• Performs routine cleaning chores to maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements.
• Interfaces with the production monitoring system.
• Assist in color changes / mold changes by cleaning work area or equipment. Set up for next job (i.e., sample board, OIS, packaging).
• Assist with breaks for other operators.
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for entire work shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.