Manufacturing Operator I- Nights 2/2/3

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 nights on a 2/2/3 rotation (12-hour shifts 6pm–6am) with a 20% shift premium. You will set up machines, load materials, run production lines, and ensure output meets specifications.

Responsibilities include training associates on the passport program, recording results, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the line.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set-up machine to specifications and best practices to meet production specifications.
• Convert materials to work order specifications.
• Record results of trials as needed.
• Ensure quality documents are complete and legible.
• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program.
• Maintain passport program completion.
• Package material according to work order.
• Operate Fork Lift.

Skills

Team oriented

Strong communication

Self-Starter

LEAN knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fork Lift Certification

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator I- Nights 2/2/3

Active Full Time Direct Labor Fort Wayne, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1913

Salary Range: $18.50 To $20.00 Hourly

This position will be on a 2/2/3 rotation, 12 hour 6p-6a-Nights 20% shift premium on hours worked.

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.