Manufacturing Operator I

Web Industries; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 4:00pm–2:30am). You will set up machines, convert materials to specifications, run trials, and document results while maintaining quality records. The role emphasizes safety, Lean improvements, and teamwork to meet production targets and schedules.

You will train others via the passport program and support production with continuous improvement efforts while upholding a customer-ready factory environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and speak and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand complex work instructions.
• Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Self-Motivated and detail oriented.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to lift 50Ibs to 75Ibs (location dependent).

Responsibilities

• Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications.
• Convert the correct materials to work order specifications.
• Execute trials and record results as needed.
• Ensure quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production.
• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program.
• Maintain passport program Manufacturing Operator I completion.
• Run production line as required.
• Support initiatives from other departments (Quality, Engineering, Customer Care).
• Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met.
• Support material handling as required.
• Manage downtime effectively (changeovers/start-ups).
• Troubleshoot machines and request support as needed.

Skills

English reading/writing

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Web Industries Manufacturing Operators are responsible for manufacturing product by following standard work and manufacturing specifications. This position has a key role in meeting our production needs and working as a team with others to operate as efficiently as possible.

2nd shift - Monday - Thursday

4:00pm - 2:30am

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operates Machinery:

• Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
• Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications
• Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed
• Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
• Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator I completion

Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Complies with safety rules and standards
• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
• Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
• Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
• Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents

Manage Production Schedule:

• Run any production line as required
• Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
• Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
• Support material handling as required
• Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)

Process Improvement, and Maintenance:

• Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
• Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative
• Maximize through-put and uptime
• Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
• Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified

Training:

• Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
• Train other employees and sign off passports

Visual Factory Goal:

• Keep the factory "customer ready" at all times
• Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
• Assist in managing all Kanban's

Employee Ownership Behaviors:

Lead by example in demonstrating the following;

• Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example
• Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions
• Can Do Mentality: Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools

Communication Skills:

• Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understood
• Makes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object
• Self-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal
• Strong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
• Team Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture

Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned

Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:

High School diploma or GED

Ability to read, write and speak and understand English

Ability to read and understand complex work instructions

Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc

Self-Motivated and detail oriented

Team oriented

Ability to lift 50Ibs to 75Ibs (location dependent)

Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:

Track record of strong communication and above average job performance

Experience manufacturing flexible materials

Experience in Aerospace, Medical or Wire and Cable manufacturing