Membrane Production Operator II — Rolling & Quality

Hydranautics - A Nitto Group Company; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydranautics, a Nitto Group company in Oceanside, CA, is seeking a Machine Operator who will set up and operate production machines, prepare materials, and monitor output to meet quality standards. The role includes accurate record-keeping, adherence to 5S and lean manufacturing practices, and close collaboration with the production team.

Responsibilities include inspecting membrane materials, moving materials between stations, verifying glue ratios, and documenting production data.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months manufacturing experience; high school diploma or GED; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Set-up, operate and make minor adjustments to machines.
• Basic to intermediate language skills, including verbal and written proficiency in English; ability to read work instructions in English.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team while maintaining flexibility to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a detailed-oriented atmosphere with accurate record-keeping, outstanding follow-through to meet production requirements and in a fast-pace manufacturing environment.
• Recognize numbers and millimeters and perform basic mathematical calculations with the aid of a basic hand-held calculator.
• Deal with standard and basic non-complex issues; basic problem-solving ability; carry out simple verbal work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspects membrane material for quality ensuring membrane imperfections are not passed to a complete assembly pack, otherwise may result in scrapping product.
• Transfers prepared material onto membrane carts and back to Rolling area.
• Position may verify glue ratio, including proper placing, accuracy, consistency and diameter of glue lines in accordance to Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Loads/unloads product from manufacturing transport equipment on to appropriate machine or production equipment for tasks.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly productivity goals set by production management, including clean-up, rework, core tube preparation or other production activities.
• Documents product data information such as serial number, defects, rejects, scarp etc. on production logs, reports or summaries as well as any other record keeping activities as it pertains to products throughout shift.
• Follows all quality, safety and lean manufacturing policies, processes or procedures including sustaining work station and area in cleanliness in accordance to 5S standards.
• Informs Production Supervisor and/or Production Lead of increased pattern of defects in products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Set-up machines

English literacy

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hydranautics, a Nitto Group company in Oceanside, CA, is seeking a Machine Operator who will set up and operate production machines, prepare materials, and monitor output to meet quality standards. The role includes accurate record-keeping, adherence to 5S and lean manufacturing practices, and close collaboration with the production team.

Responsibilities include inspecting membrane materials, moving materials between stations, verifying glue ratios, and documenting production data.