DS1001 Class Two Op

Nashville Wire Products; Dover (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Wire Products in Dover, TN seeks a production operator to work with multiple manual or semi-automatic machines. You will assemble, pack, and move materials between workstations, while maintaining accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include setting up packing areas, performing minor repairs, and participating in quality checks and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Language skills: understand written matter, write information, and communicate with coworkers.
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply or divide and count items.
• Recommend one year minimal training as Class One Operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of manual or semi-automatic machines.
• Move materials and/or parts between workstations.
• Assemble and/or pack products.
• Load and unload all levels of machines, conveyors, pallets or automatic lines.
• Perform set-up for the packing department by setting up tables and obtaining packing supplies.
• May perform necessary rework and minor repairs.
• Must keep accurate counts of production parts.
• Produce to established production and quality standards and conduct simple quality inspections.
• Input simple data into computerized machines, but does not program computer.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly; follow safety standards.
• Read measuring instruments such as tape measure, micrometer, etc.
• Participate on project teams and continuous improvement training as required.
• Perform minor set-up adjustments and preventative maintenance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Data entry

Education

One year training as Class One Operator

Job description

Ability to operate multiple types of machines in production department and/or may assemble and/or pack products. Works under moderate supervision. Previous manufacturing experience is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.

• Operate multiple types of manual or semi-automatic machines.


• Move materials and/or parts between workstations.


• Assist other operators by loading or unloading jigs, fixtures, and/or tooling.


• Assemble and/or pack products.


• Load and unload all levels of machines, conveyors, pallets or automatic lines.


• Perform set-up for the packing department by setting up tables and obtaining packing supplies necessary for each job.


• May perform necessary rework and minor repairs.


• Must keep accurate counts of production parts.


• Produce to established production and quality standards and conduct simple quality inspections.


• Input simple data into computerized machines, but does not program computer.


• Keep work areas clean and orderly. Responsible for conducting all works in a safe manner following established safety standards.


• Read specified measuring instruments including but not limited to tape measure, micrometer, etc


• Receives team and continuous process improvement training and participates on project teams as required.


• Performs minor set-up adjustments and preventative maintenance as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• May participate on project teams as requested.

Organization Relationship

• Division Manager


• Plant Manager


• Production Supervisor


• DS1001

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Recommend one year minimal training as Class One Operator.

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Language Skills: Ability to understand the meaning of written or printed matter. Ability to write information by inscribing characters or symbols. Ability to speak simple sentences and communicates to co-workers and supervisors.


• Math Skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide. Determine the number of individual things in a unit or group.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk. Occasionally required sitting; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.


• Lifting Frequency: Medium heavy lifting 80 lbs. maximum with continuous lifting and/or carrying objects with average weight of 40 lbs.


• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Repetitive Hand Action: Firm grasping - the ability to exert sufficient grip to pick-up a case of 12 oz. soft drinks or to pick-up a bowling ball. Requires approximate grip strength of 45-60 lbs. on a hand dynamometer.


• Fine Manipulation of Hands/Fingers: Sufficient coordination to place and screw a small washer on a bolt, to pick-up clip from a desk top, or pick up a dime off a counter top. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

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 frequently works near and/or with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to extreme temperatures as plant production areas are not air conditioned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.