Core Prep General Laborer

Dorman Products; Lewisberry (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Core Prep Team Member to ensure parts are efficiently prepared for production. The role involves operating various machines, preparing components, and contributing to quality assurance processes, requiring strong communication, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to production deadlines and quality standards.
• Capacity to identify and communicate issues during preparation.

Responsibilities

• Operate power tools to prepare components for production.
• Engage in loading and operating decasing and sandblast machines.
• Participate in improvement activities to enhance core preparation efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

As a Core Prep Team Member, you will play a vital role in the production process, ensuring that all parts are prepared efficiently and effectively for subsequent manufacturing stages. This position requires dedication to quality, safety, and teamwork while contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties

• You will operate various power tools to accurately breakdown components, including removing screws, labels, and other attachments from parts to prepare them for production.
• The de-casing process involves loading, operating, and efficiently unloading the decasing machines to ensure readiness for the next steps.
• Utilizing sandblast machines will be part of your duties where you will load and hold components for sandblasting, followed by using an air gun for finishing touches.
• You'll engage in the slurry process, where you will load and hold parts in the slurry machine and verify the parts are dried properly using air guns.
• Operating the water jet machine will be crucial for shaping parts, requiring precision and attention to detail.
• Removing parts from printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies will involve using de-soldering tools and solder pots, demonstrating your technical skills in salvaging components.
• Your painting responsibilities will include preparing and applying paint to the parts with spray equipment, ensuring high-quality finishes.
• Washing components involves scrubbing them with solutions to remove any residues or contaminants.
• Detail-oriented scraping tasks will include using hand scrapers to ensure all labels and excess materials are removed from parts, contributing to quality assurance.
• You will actively participate in team-led improvement activities aimed at enhancing processes and efficiency in the core preparation area.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting effectively and courteously with coworkers and team members.
• You should be able to function both independently and collaboratively within a team, adapting to various work dynamics.
• A commitment to meeting production deadlines and adhering to quality standards is crucial to sustaining operational flow.
• It is important to understand customer requirements and how they relate to your specific job duties, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• The capacity to identify, communicate, and resolve any potential issues or non-conformances during the preparation process is expected.
• Reliability and punctuality are key attributes, with the ability to maintain consistent attendance and be on time for shifts.

Education / Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment is beneficial but not mandatory as training will be provided.