Machine Operator / Finisher - 3rd Shift

Fenner Precision Polymers; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking a Level Operator to run spiral loom machines and produce high-quality wire belting. You will inspect belts, record measurements, and adjust equipment to meet specifications on the Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm–6:30am shift.

The role requires following safety procedures, maintaining quality, and supporting continuous improvement across the team. A GED or equivalent experience is acceptable, with opportunities for progression to higher operator levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and measurements.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate spiral loom machines to produce wire belting at standard production rates.
• Inspect the quality of wire belts to match customer requirements.
• Record quality information on the work order and adjust equipment as needed.
• Complete setups across machines and troubleshoot with limited supervision.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow EHS policies.

Skills

Quality inspection

Machining support

Math skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Measuring tape

Machine operation

Job description

The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday; 10:00pm - 6:30am.

Key Responsibilities:

Level 1 Operator:

• Able to operate a variety of products across various spiral loom machines to produce high-quality wire belting products at the standard rate required for production
• Inspects the quality of various types and sizes of wire belts to match customer requirements.
• Maintains quality standards by monitoring product appearance and appropriate specifications
  • Utilizing calipers as required to ensure specifications are met;
  • Performing required quality checks and recording quality information on the work order; making equipment adjustment
  • following appropriate work instructions; reporting quality problems to engineering and supervision.
  • Willingly supports the team in all efforts towards continuous improvement.
  • Capable of using measuring tape, calipers, and able to use math with fractions, decimals, and multiplication/addition.
• Able to complete common setups across various spiral loom machines
• Able to diagnose and build products using work order with limited supervision
• Supports the department by performing other tasks of equal to or lesser job grades as required.
• Maintain and Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Level 2 Operator:

• Able to complete all of Level 1 Operator responsibilities.
• Mastery of a large variety of setups across various spiral loom machines.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems impacting product quality without supervision across the majority of products
• Able to diagnose and build products using work order with no supervision
• Embraces flexibility within daily responsibilities and is willing to support however needed most
• Proactively offer ideas to drive continuous improvement

Level 3 Operator:

• Able to complete all of Level 1 & 2 Operator responsibilities
• Mastery of all setups across all spiral loom machines within the shop
• Mastery of troubleshooting techniques across all products and machines
• Takes initiative to train others across all products and machines and willingly supports others when they face difficulties
• Leads by example in willingness to be flexible and support the business however needed with a positive attitude
• Demonstrates leadership in providing ideas to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Environmental, Health & Safety Expectations:

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

The Finisher Role includes:

• Always Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.
• Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.
• Understand the welding process between Left and Right Hand
• Understand the set-up process of the equipment
• Cuts, fits, and welds metal using gas and electric welding equipment.
• Utilizes a variety of machines such as saws, torches, plasma cutter, grinders, and drills to complete work safely and effectively
• Performs skilled welding on a variety of metals including but not limited to heavy gauged steel.
• Able to do mid and Tig type welding.
• Perform simple machining tasks.

Finisher I

• Ability to clean and prepare surfaces to be welded.
• Weld metal parts together as specified by manufacturing order.
• Complete a visual assessment of quality requirements
• Understand how to cut mesh and punch holes

Finisher II

• Perform all general skills and Finisher I responsibilities
• Able to complete at least 50% of chain jobs
• Able to weld small specifications
• Able to complete a filter belt manufacturing order

Career Progression Opportunities:

(example: junior or senior levels)

• Levels 1 - 3

Education and/or Relative Experience:

(The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

(The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

None Required

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities:

(The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions

• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the workplace. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

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