Line Operator - Alum

Ohio Gratings, Inc; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing facility is seeking a manufacturing operator to oversee production processes and ensure quality. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to operate various machinery, with preferred experience in steel or aluminum manufacturing. The job involves physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and adhering to safety standards while working in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand standard and metric measures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic without a calculator.
• Two or more years of prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review job travelers to identify materials and processes needed.
• Assist with setups and changeovers on production lines.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately.

Skills

Ability to operate overhead cranes

Safety consciousness

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Ohio Gratings, Inc.
5299 Southway St SW
Canton, OH 44706, USA

Description

SUMMARY: Operate, direct, and oversee the manufacturing process of grating to ensure the proper spacing and piece size as defined by the job traveler or instructions. This process will include working with several others as part of a team and will require the ability to coordinate, communicate, and work well with others. Work is reviewed by a supervisor to ensure quality and accuracy.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands and work environment may change at any time, with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review job travelers and identify what material, process, and press or machine is needed to perform the requirements of the traveler.
• Assembles work and assists production lines, assist with setups and changeovers.
• Communicate effectively with and work well with others, including, but not limited to, during shift changes.
• Follow all operating procedures, process instructions, and safety procedures.
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork, including time cards, job travelers and material/bundle tags.
• Keep personal and common work areas clean and organized.
• Recognize and immediately report to supervision all quality issues.
• Perform other duties and cross train as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCIES: A High School diploma or equivalent is required. The candidate must have the ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and various hand and power tools. The candidate must also be able to read and understand standard and metric measures and be able to add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s without the use of a calculator. Candidates with two or more years’ of prior manufacturing experience with a steel or aluminum manufacturer are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee engages in repetitive movement tasks that require the employee to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, push and pull grating material of various size and weights for long periods of time. The employee will regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Such tasks must be undertaken using proper lifting techniques and may be performed with help from another employee and/or other available resources (e.g. lifting or moving equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly working on the production floor. The work environment requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employee will experience exposure to noise, dust, heat and cold on a regular basis and is exposed to machine and tool hazards that require care and attention to safety rules and standards.

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