Fabrication Operator

Rogers-Corporation; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers-Corporation in Bear, Delaware is seeking a manufacturing technician to support silicone rubber fabrication. You will set up and monitor parameters, adjust machines, and ensure product quality and traceability.

The role requires 2+ years in fabrication, basic math, and ability to use micrometers and other QC tools. You will also manage inventory, perform cycle counts, and assist in training new staff in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years fabrication/slitting experience needed.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to use micrometers and measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor manufacturing parameters for silicone rubber fabrication.
• Adjust fabrication machines per work order specifications.
• Measure material thickness using micrometers and QC tools to ensure consistency.
• Maintain inventory records and ensure raw material availability; perform cycle counting.
• Coordinate with quality, shipping and value-added teams on quality issues and material availability.
• Train new employees.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Basic math skills

Measuring tools usage

Inventory management systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Overhead crane operation

Job description

This role will function as part of a team to meet production goals.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and monitor all manufacturing parameters relating to the safe, efficient fabrication of silicone rubber products.
• Perform adjustments on fabrication machine to control the configuration of the product as per specifications on work order.
• Measuring and gauging thickness of material by using micrometers and various measuring/quality control instruments to maintain consistent product performance.
• Assure that a sufficient quantity of raw material base is available to meet daily production demands by recording all inventory material usage on work orders and within computer software system.
• Utilize overhead crane and other lifting/moving devices to assist in the transfer of materials.
• Perform and record all in-process inspection/testing relating to maintaining product traceability and run documentation.
• Conduct housekeeping by cleaning machine/rollers between product change overs.
• Communicate with various departments such as quality, shipping and value added relative to product quality issues and availability of material for further processing or shipping.
• Perform cycle counting to insure inventory accuracy.
• Perform nonconforming material process including DMR’s and hold tags.
• Participate in the training of new employees.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years previous fabrication/slitting experience
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers