Manufacturing Support Operator 1 4410

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Support Operator in a manufacturing facility. You will prepare materials for production, operate diverse equipment, and contribute to quality parts across shifts.

The role requires basic blueprint literacy, math skills, and clear English communication. You will work with various machines, perform deburring, painting, and routine inspections, and support shipping as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; entry-level with 0–1 year manufacturing experience.
• Basic reading of blueprints and work instructions is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal).
• Good math skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort operating and learning to run various production machinery.

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 chemical applications such as silicone and related substances.
• Conducts quality inspection of completed and re-worked parts.
• Assists shipping with labeling and packing as needed.
• Performs minor machine set-ups and cross-trains in other areas.

Skills

Blueprints

Hand tools

Basic math

English communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

CNC

Presses

Lip former

Vibro machine

Injection molding

Pelletizer

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $23 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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.

• 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

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