Operator I - Brewster, NY

Dunmore; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

Dunmore International Corp. is seeking an entry-level Production Assistant to support Plant Operators on the 2nd shift, 2:30-11:00pm, Monday through Friday. You will help set up, turn around, and operate defined machinery following written instructions to meet quality and productivity standards.

This role emphasizes safety, data recording, ISO compliance, and teamwork. Starting salary is $20 per hour plus shift differential and quarterly bonus; a strong attention to detail and willingness to

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail, effective written & verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated desire to learn, to improve processes; to work as part of team with minimum supervision.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Works safely by reviewing, clarifying, following safety rules/procedures; handling materials and operating equipment with safety as primary objective.
• Ensures quality by studying and complying with manufacturing specifications; fulfilling ISO requirements; inspecting and packing jobs to specs.
• Maximizes profits by assisting operators in meeting/exceeding standards for set-ups, clean-ups, waste, yield, productivity.
• Prepares orders for manufacture by assisting operators and other associates in setting up, turnarounds; staging jobs and ensuring materials are available.
• Produces/Inspects products by monitoring material quality to specifications and recording data; packing rolls as required.
• Documents operations by noting order output, material usage, waste, and required paperwork per work instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Desire to learn

Teamwork

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.

Summary

This an exciting introductory/entry-level role into Dunmore manufacturing! The Production Assistant will assist Plant Operators in the set-up, turn-around, and operation of defined machinery in the department per specific operating instructions to achieve standard quality and productivity.

Starting Salary: $20 Hour plus shift differential for hours worked

Quarterly Bonus

Hours: Looking for 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:30-11:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works safely by reviewing, clarifying, following safety rules/procedures; by handling materials and operating equipment with safety as primary objective; by properly segregating waste (solvent, rags, razors, recyclables, etc); sweeping floors, emptying film baler, moving scrap films, cores and skids, and bringing safety risks to management. Associate must receive Dunmore annual hazardous waste training.
• Ensures quality by studying and complying with manufacturing and customer specifications; fulfilling ISO requirements; ensuring complete and accurate data; inspecting and packing jobs to specs and standards: verifying & recording quality and yields and production transactions (roll tickets, labels, CP, SMP, etc), utilizes roll numbering system.
• Maximizes profits by assisting operators in meeting/exceeding standards as established for set-ups, clean-ups, waste, yield, productivity; by exceeding standards or customer expectations when possible; by reducing costs through working productively and effectively and by making recommendations to reduce and/or eliminate waste; by staging jobs.
• Prepares orders for manufacture by assisting operators and other associates in setting up, turnarounds; by staging jobs and ensuring materials, tooling, packing materials are available and ready to maximize productivity; by maintaining machine inventory, checking stock material, tooling, parts, supplies in an orderly, efficient, and cost effective manner and following requisition procedures.
• Produces/Inspects products by monitoring material quality to specifications, and visually inspecting product throughout process; by filling in for rewind operators throughout a shift, as needed; by packing rolls as defined by customer specifications and by creating labels for inventory/shipping as required.
• Documents operations by noting order output, material usage, material waste, calculates basic math; reading measuring rule, machine counters, other gauges and apparatuses; filling in required paperwork per department work instructions.
• Completes operations by obtaining Quality Assurance approval, segregating and or marking rejects; recording and summarizing machine process per department work instructions.
• Other Duties as needed or required

Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications.

Requirements

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail, effective written & verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated desire to learn, to improve processes; to work as part of team with minimum supervision.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in manufacturing or warehouse setting is preferred but not required.
• Experience with machine mechanics and reading & converting ruler measurements is highly preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Standing/Sitting 75/25%
• Walking/Bending/Stooping: 50%
• Lifting Requirements: 50 pounds
• Travel by air, rail, auto (<5% of time)
• Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas
• Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.

Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.

Salary Range

$20