Manufacturing Support Operator 1 4410

Trelleborg; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k + match

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Job summary

Trelleborg in Louisville, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Support Operator to assist production by preparing materials and operating a range of equipment. You will follow illustrated instructions to assemble parts, load mandrels for packing, and perform quality checks to ensure component integrity.

The role is entry-level, requires a High School Diploma or GED, and emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level; 0–1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.
• Good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Assembles parts using various tools as instructed by illustrated work instructions.
• Loads parts onto appropriate size mandrels for packing and shipping.
• Cleans and deburs parts as needed to ensure quality products.
• Operates production equipment including lathes, CNCs, presses, lip former, vibro machine, injection molder and pelletizer.
• Fills and paints parts using various chemical applications including silicone and other compounds.
• Conducts quality inspection of completed and re-worked parts.
• Helps in the shipping department; labeling and packing products.
• Conducts minor machine setups; cross trains in other areas as needed.

Skills

Basic math

English communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

CNC

Presses

Lip former

Vibro machine

Injection molder

Pelletizer

Job description

The Manufacturing Support Operator is responsible for assisting manufacturing through the preparation of materials required during production. This position will use various machines and/or chemical processing to make required material for the production of quality parts. This position will work in a variety of roles with varying responsibilities as required to adapt to changing business needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assembles parts using various tools as instructed by illustrated work instructions.
• Loads parts onto appropriate size mandrels for packing and shipping.
• Cleans and deburs parts as needed to ensure quality products.
• Operates various production equipment including but not limited to lathes, CNC’s, presses, lip former, vibro machine, injection molder and pelletizer to make product components.
• Fills and paints parts using various chemical applications including but not limited to silicone, varitite, hypolon, nitric acid and flurotech.
• Conducts quality inspection of completed parts as well as re-worked parts.
• Helps in the shipping department as needed; labeling and packing products
• Conducts minor set-ups of machines.
• Cross trains in other areas or departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. This is an entry-level position that should have 0-1 year previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use various hand tools such as pliers, wrenches and clippers
• Must have basic knowledge of blueprints and work instructions
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization effectively in English both written and verbal
• Must have basic math skills to read and process work instructions
• Should have a high level of mechanical aptitude with the ability to run various types of machinery
• Knowledge of materials and material requirements
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Must have knowledge of nonconforming material procedure

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Equipment Used

This position is located in a manufacturing facility which requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting, twisting, bending, and reaching throughout an entire ten-hour or eight-hour shift. Must be able to move and handle varying sized products in bags and/or boxes in a dirty, dusty and noisy environment. Requires lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires working with measuring and cutting tools as well as a direct current welder.

Health and Safety – PPE Requirements

• Safety Glasses to be worn at all times when on the production floor
• Must wear appropriate PPE for all work activities performed; varies based work

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match, Life Insurance, STD, LTD