Coating Operator | Mon - Wed - 7am - 7 pm | $17.00 per hour | Paid Weekly

Katecho, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Katecho, LLC in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a production operator to set up and operate Hydrogel machinery with minimal supervision. You will inspect material quality, complete paperwork, and lead the Hydrogel team by example in work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities include mechanical setup, process verification, and collaboration with other departments. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to read assembly drawings.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.
• Must pass Operator Assessment (FORM 2660).
• Criminal background check may be required for night shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Proficient in English: reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, clean and maintain various machines.
• Verify processes and drawings before production.
• Set up machines per drawings within defined setup times.
• Inspect materials and in-process quality for debris and print quality.
• Troubleshoot machine issues including tension, pressure, settings.
• Accurately process paperwork for completed work.
• Meet departmental schedules and complete work promptly.
• Operate multiple machines with minimal supervision.
• Lead Hydrogel area personnel by example in attitude and reliability.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Maintain and improve 5S in the work area.
• Ensure regular attendance is maintained as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Attention to detail

English communication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Tools

Calipers

Rulers

Gauges

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

This employee is responsible to set up and operate machinery in the Hydrogel Department with minimal supervision according to applicable drawings; must inspect the quality of the materials and work in process as well as accurately complete associated paperwork; must lead the employees of the manufacturing area by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Primarily responsible for set-up, run, cleaning and general maintenance of various machines.
2. Verifies through work orders that job processes, and drawings are correct before production runs.
3. Sets up machines according to applicable drawings within the defined setup times.
4. Inspects the quality of the materials and work in process, specifically focusing on quality standard by checking registration and for debris and print quality.
5. Troubleshoots and resolves machine-related issues including tension, pressure, settings.
6. Accurately processes and handles associated paperwork as required for the work being completed.
7. Completes work in a timely manner according to departmental schedules.
8. Operates multiple machines fluently with a minimal amount of supervision.
9. Leads the employees of the Hydrogel area by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.
10. Communicates and works together with other departments as required.
11. Maintains and improves 5S within the work area.
12. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
13. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

AUTHORITY

1. Alerts management of problems with materials, tools, fixtures, machinery, etc.
2. Requests necessary supplies and resources required to complete the jobs assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Mechanical aptitude.
2. Experience using measuring devices including rulers, comparators, calipers, and gauges to collect and record data.
3. Must be able to communicate in English: read, write, and understand.
4. Able to work smart and at a brisk and safe pace.
5. Able to communicate and work with others as a team.
6. Able to read and understand assembly drawings and build product accordingly.
7. Able to adjust and adapt when obstacles present themselves.
8. Strong attention to detail.
9. Able to recognize quality problems with materials and work in process.
10. Able to use required tools, fixtures, rulers, etc. involved in the assembly process.
11. Able to lead and influence others by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.
12. Ability to train employees.
13. Good work attendance and dependability.
14. Must be able to pass the Operator Assessment test, FORM 2660.
15. If working nights or shifts with minimal supervision, must be able to pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Job requires the employee to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp, finger or handle objects and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or exert force from 25 up to 80 pounds. Push and/or pull up to 2000 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Must have passed Physical Profile Capacity and physical, specifically geared for the position, as determined necessary by the company’s Occupational Health partner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Running machinery in the Machine Room, Gel Lab, and/or Print lab.

Benefits:

Health benefits: PPO/HMO Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Options, LTD/STD options, 401(k)