Mixer Operator

ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc. in LaGrange seeks a dedicated employee to facilitate the manufacture of quality brake pads. The role includes measuring compounds accurately, performing quality tests, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma and have at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment. The work requires lifting and strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe production process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret formulas and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in the manufacture of quality brake pads.
• Ensure accurate batch mixing and measurement.
• Perform quality tests on mix and test piece.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Facilitate in the manufacture of quality brake pads.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using computer input data to read formula and measure compound.
• Requires extreme accuracy and attention to detail in preparing batch mix.
• Knowledge of measurements and ability to measure in kilograms.
• Ability to discriminate between shades of mix.
• Ability to read and interpret all formulas and specifications for each style pad mix.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with 600 ltr and 71 ltr mix tank equipment.
• Extensive clean-up is required resulting in disassembling and reassembling die components.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently during 12 hour period.
• Perform quality tests such as moisture content, specific gravity, and appearance tests of mix and test piece.
• Follow all safety guidelines with special emphasis on correct lifting procedures.
• Position requires operator to wear N95 disposable respirator.
• Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in this area.
• Strict adherence to 5S concept to prevent contamination of mix compounds.
• Good organization and planning to assure all mix is available to meet production schedule requirements – KanBan system.
• Notify production supervisor and quality assurance supervisor of any problems affecting quality.
• Complete all paperwork to report production, use of raw materials and quality testing performed.
• Excellent attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities). Protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.