Hot Tape Operator

RFD Beaufort, Inc.; Sharon Center (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RFD Beaufort, Inc. in Ohio seeks a production operator to join and repair parts of fabricated garments. You will run hot tape machines, observe seams for defects, and trim excess material while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include repairing defects and following established procedures. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and ability to work with standard measurement units. Training provided for machine operation and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with focus on quality.
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015 requirements as applicable to the role.
• Ability to identify problems and evaluate options to implement solutions.
• Use of logic and reasoning to assess options and determine best approach.
• Monitor performance and take preventative or corrective actions as needed.
• Take initiative to identify and resolve problems, balancing costs and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Operate various hot tape machines to join/repair parts of fabricated articles.
• Observe seams to detect defects and notify supervisor or maintenance when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
• Cut excess material or thread, using blade attached to machine or scissors.
• Repair defects or mistakes when identified.

Skills

Detail oriented

ISO 9001:2015 awareness

Problem solving

Logical reasoning

Timely performance

Cost-benefit awareness

Job description

• Operate various hot tape machines to join/repair parts of fabricated articles for Pilot Flight and Submarine Escape garments.
• Observe seams to detect defects and notify supervisor or maintenance when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
• Cut excess material or thread, using blade attached to machine or scissors.
• Repair defects or mistakes when identified

SKILLS

• Detail oriented
• Responsible for awareness and compliance as applicable to your role and the requirements Of IS09001:2015
• Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses Of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself and other individuals to make improvements or take preventative or corrective action Take initiative to identify and resolve problems
• Consider the relative costs and benefits Of potential actions, to recommend the most appropriate course of action
• Using initiative to adjust actions in relation to others' actions

ABILITIES

• Lift a minimum of 25 lbs is required
• Sit 90% Of the day.
• Follow packing instructions. For example: steaming, folding, picking correct packing materials according to specification.
• Good hand dexterity to manipulate fabric through machines.
• Understand units of measure in standard, metric, PSI and temperature.
• Comprehend information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
• Communicate information and ideas verbally or in writing, to ensure the correct information is fully understood by an individual or team.
• Identify potential risks and issues and formulate an effective strategy to mitigate the risk or prevent the issue from occurring.
• Apply general rules to specific problems and solve them in a controlled and effective manner.
• Use effective time management to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within agreed time limits.