Chop Gun Operator

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is seeking a Chop gun operator to operate and maintain the chop gun and resin pump, ensuring start-up, calibration, and shutdown procedures are followed daily. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a production environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of chop gun experience in lamination, preferably in the marine industry, with the ability to complete routine forms and read standard procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One or more years of chop gun experience in a lamination environment, preferably within the marine industry.
• Ability to complete written forms, read routine procedures and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the chop gun according to procedure and instruction.
• Perform and complete all preventative and autonomous maintenance on the chop gun and associated equipment, daily.
• Perform and complete all PM work orders on equipment.
• Responsible for the start up, calibrations, and shut down of this equipment.
• Confidently read, interpret, all work instructions and the standard work for the assigned station.
• Complete all standard documentation for the assigned station.
• Confidently communicate with other team members, management, and engineers daily.

Skills

Chop gun operation

Process documentation

Reading work instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Description of Major Tasks of Position

This position will be responsible for operating and maintaining a chop gun and associated equipment. (i.e., resin pump) You will be responsible for the start up, calibrations, and shut down of this equipment daily. As a Chop gun operator, you will help to maintain process control, cycle time, and standard operations within your assigned station. You will work to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency within your team. As Chop gun operator, you will be an example to other team members in areas such as attendance, behavior, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the chop gun according to procedure and instruction.
• Perform and complete all preventative and autonomous maintenance on the chop gun and associated equipment, daily.
• Perform and complete all PM work orders on equipment.
• Responsible for the start up, calibrations, and shut down of this equipment.
• Confidently read, interpret, all work instructions and the standard work for the assigned station.
• Complete all standard documentation for the assigned station.
• Confidently communicate with other team members, management, and engineers daily.

Minimum Educational and Work Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. One or more years of chop gun experience in a lamination environment, preferably within the marine industry. Ability to complete written forms, read routine procedures and correspondence.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in all areas of organization. Working environment is characterized by loud noises and general production conditions. Requires physical stamina and moderate to heavy lifting (50 to 75 lbs.), with or without accommodation. Work involves walking, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crouching, etc. Requires near and far vision, hearing and talking.