Metal Production Utility Operator Full-Time

Plastic Products Co; Center City (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Metal Products in Center City, MN is seeking a Utility Operator to join our production team. This full-time manual labor role focuses on operating and running all assigned machines and workstations on the production floor, following the production document after training and supervision.

The position requires adherence to quality criteria, proper labeling, and safe, efficient operation. You will work closely with material handlers, perform routine lifting, and help maintain a clean,

Qualifications

• Must be capable of operating and running all assigned machines, workstations, and/or assembly operations on the production floor as noted on the production document after training and supervision
• Understand written and verbal work instructions, which may include proper operations of the machine, loading inserts into the mold, removing parts from the mold, proper packaging and pack out methods, grinding of sprues and secondary operations if necessary
• Understands quality criteria and identifying quality concerns, including familiarization with common visual defects and identifying problems with process
• Suggesting quality and process improvements (FABW)
• Using correct materials, equipment, and gauging
• Proper identification and labeling of product
• Relieve other press operators at break time if not operating a machine
• Inform material handlers when a hopper is low or other necessary supplies for the workstation are needed
• Rework when necessary
• Maintain a clean working environment and workstation
• Understands company quality policy and general safety rules for all employees
• Other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Must be capable of operating and running all assigned machines, workstations, and/or assembly operations on the production floor as noted on the production document after training and supervision
• Understand written and verbal work instructions, which may include proper operations of the machine, loading inserts into the mold, removing parts from the mold, proper packaging and pack out methods, grinding of sprues and secondary operations if necessary
• Understands quality criteria and identifying quality concerns, including familiarization with common visual defects and identifying problems with process
• Suggesting quality and process improvements (FABW)
• Using correct materials, equipment, and gauging
• Proper identification and labeling of product
• Relieve other press operators at break time if not operating a machine
• Inform material handlers when a hopper is low or other necessary supplies for the workstation are needed
• Rework when necessary
• Maintain a clean working environment and workstation
• Understands company quality policy and general safety rules for all employees
• Other related duties as assigned

Job description

Smith Metal Products in Center City, MN is seeking a Utility Operator to join our production team. This full-time manual labor role focuses on operating and running all assigned machines and workstations on the production floor, following the production document after training and supervision.

The position requires adherence to quality criteria, proper labeling, and safe, efficient operation. You will work closely with material handlers, perform routine lifting, and help maintain a clean,