Manufacturing Operator I- 3rd Shift

Web-Industries-; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Industries in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Operator I for the 3rd shift. The role includes operating and setting up machinery, following production specs, and ensuring quality documentation is completed.

The position requires 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, a High School diploma or GED, and ability to lift 50–75 pounds. Forklift certification is preferred and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required (read, write, speak, understand).
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Basic computer, math and MS Office skills.
• Team oriented and able to work in a team setting.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds.
• Read and understand complex work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery and sets up to meet production specifications.
• Executes trials and records results as needed.
• Ensures quality documents are complete and legible.
• Trains Manufacturing Associates using the passport program.
• Packages material and operates forklift as required.
• Supports production schedule and coordinates with other departments.

Skills

English proficiency

Team oriented

Reading/writing comprehension

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Ability to lift 50-75 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fork Lift Certification

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator I- 3rd Shift

Active Full Time Direct Labor Fort Wayne, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1919

Salary Range: $18.25 To $20.00 Hourly

This is a 3rd shift position- 15% shift premium 10p-6a Sunday through Thursday

Principle Duties & 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 completion
• Packages material in accordance with appropriate work order
• Operates Fork Lift

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
• Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements.

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
• All other duties as assigned by management and supervision

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
• Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
• Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills
• Team oriented
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with flexible material
• Track record of strong communication and above average job performance.
• Fork Lift Certification

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is anequal opportunity employer.