Finishing Operator

Greene Tweed; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a role focused on processing and packaging braided packing materials. This position offers the chance to work with advanced technology and contribute to the production of high-quality components. You'll be involved in interpreting production documents, collaborating with machine operators, and ensuring that products meet customer specifications. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning, this role provides a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're ready to grow your skills and make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

401k savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Ability to learn effective use of calipers and gauges is required.

Responsibilities

• Process and package braided packing according to specifications.
• Ensure quality of finished products meets standards.
• Maintain a clean and productive workstation.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Close visual attention

Manual dexterity

Reasoning and judgment

Effective use of calipers and gauges

Education

High School Diploma / Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Job summary: Performs processing, finishing, and packaging of Palmetto braided packing. The position is generally responsible for taking braided packing and packaging per customer specifications. Additional responsibilities include dipping braided material into baskets of either PTFE, 501 graphite mix or lubricants. After processing, the packing is finished using a calendaring machine with metal plates that squeezes the packing into shape and size. The finished product is stored in barrels as semi-finished material (SEMI) used to create finished parts (FP) that are packaged according to customer specifications. Also required to package braided packings as per customer requirements.

Specific Responsibility:

• Interpret production documents to determine processing and finishing schedule in conjunction with customer order priorities determined by sales.
• Work directly with braiding machine operators to ensure the dry braided packing coming off the braiding machines is the correct style, size, density and shape. This may require having the braiding machine operator revise a Braider Machine Setup Sheet (BMSS) to achieve.
• After material processing and finishing, the barrel material should be of acceptable quality for use by other departments focusing on finished parts: Wipes, Rings, East and West Packaging.
• Packaging processed/finished braided material according to customer specifications via production documentation.
• Report quality issues and scrap amounts for braided packing that does not conform to quality standards.
• Process braided packing according to the BMSS. This may include dipping baskets of braided packing into PTFE, 501 graphite mix, lubricants such as perfecta, silicone or mineral oil.
• Finishing is primarily calendaring the braided packing via a machine with metal plates to achieve size, density and shape. Also stenciling packing style 1389 GFO packing via a machine.
• Accurately complete and forward (or enter in SAP) production documents with appropriate stamps, quantity, date, initials, etc., as per appropriate work procedures.
• Manage a clean & productive workstation with all tools maintained and calibrated, as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

A basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn should allow a person to perform the job functions above.

Education:

HS Diploma / Equivalent

Skills And Experience:

• Basic mechanical skills needed.
• Close visual attention, manual dexterity, reasoning, and judgment are required.
• Ability to learn effective use of calipers and gauges.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical Requirements:

• Standing Frequently (46-100%)
• Sitting Frequently (46-100%)
• Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistance
• Carrying Up to 25lbs without assistance
• Walking Occasionally (16-45%)
• Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
• Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses

Mental Requirements:

• Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)
• Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact
• Supervise Rarely (0-15%)
• Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)
• Organize Occasionally (16-45%)
• Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)
• Communication Frequently (46-100%)

Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

Pay/Salary Range:

$19.25/hour - $24.00/hour

At Greene Tweed we strive to offer a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and the applicability of a collective bargaining agreement.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing