MACHINE OPERATOR - REM 1/6 - 2nd Shift

Somic America; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Somic America in Wytheville, VA is seeking a manufacturing assembler to set up and operate both automatic and manual assembly lines, assembling parts to exact specifications and supporting our quality goals.

You will perform hourly quality checks, complete line changeovers, monitor machine operation, and follow work instructions to ensure safe, efficient production. Reporting abnormalities promptly is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to present information in small groups.
• Mathematical skills including rate, ratio, and percent; SPC basics.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate assembly lines per procedures.
• Perform hourly in-process checks and document results.
• Notify supervisor of any suspect material.
• Complete line changeovers per Changeover Procedure.
• Inspect parts for conformance using in-process sheets and gaging.
• Assist with line maintenance and Kaizen suggestions.

Skills

Reading skills

Communication

Math & SPC

Quality mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARYSets up and operates both automatic and manual assembly lines, assembles parts to specifications by performing thefollowing duties. Satisfy SA’s Quality goals and objectives in completion of activities or duties (reference Somic AmericaQuality Manual and Quality Policy).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.SafetyMaintain and provide a safe work area and work in a safe manner.Report any unsafe conditions to Team Leader immediately.QualityComplete Hourly checks using In Process Check Sheets and Gaging to ensure parts meet Quality SpecificationsNotifies Team Leader of any suspect material and helps to contain material line side.ChangeoversComplete changeovers using Changeover Procedure.Attach fixtures and jigs to the table positions according to changeover procedure.Change out Station changeover pieces according to changeover procedure.Fill in Changeover checklist to ensure all changeover steps are complete.OperationCompletes standardized work in accordance to Work Instructions.Removes material from boxes and places in fixture or on conveyor.Moves parts from machine to machine as process is completed, i.e. Bolt Press to Pre-Assembly to Final Assembly.Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn rolling heads.Measures and inspects parts for conformance to specifications, using in process sheets, visual checks and gaging.Notify Team Leader of any abnormal or unusual condition.Complete line PM’s (planned maintenance) as assigned.Submit kaizen suggestions for improvements.QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or general education degree (GED).LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand eight (8) or more hours a day; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds andoccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include:Close vision, requires 20/40 near vision, can be with correction; Distance vision, requires 20/40 far vision, can be with correction; Color vision, requires red/green, blue/violet and silver/gold discrimination; Depth perception, accurate depth perception required; Peripheral vision; minimum 160 degrees; and Able to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate