Operator - Manual Assembly

Viking Plastics; Corry (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Plastics is seeking a hands-on assembler to support production through hand-assembly tasks and packing. You will ensure parts meet quality and quantity standards while following control plans and approved work instructions.

Additionally, you will implement Lean manufacturing practices, maintain a clean and safe workspace, and participate in inventory control. Attention to detail for lot traceability and accurate documentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand-assembly production tasks.
• Ensure quality and quantity of parts packed meet requirements.
• Adhere to control plans and approved work instructions.
• Follow IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 adherence where applicable.
• Communicate equipment and output problems to supervisor.
• Aim for efficiency improvements and more good parts per hour.
• Support Lean Manufacturing implementation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
• Follow all safety rules and report concerns; keep area clean.
• Know how to set and use scales for measurement.
• Know where to find and how to use materials.
• Identify parts by size accurately.
• Assist with making boxes for packing.
• Adhere to Viking Plastics’ lot traceability procedures.
• Report on-time for shift start and maintain good attendance.
• Participate in inventory control activities.
• Grind runners when needed and process scrap per procedures.
• Stage skids and assist with breaks, helping others as needed.
• Complete required paperwork for shift duties.

Job description

• Performing hand-assembly production jobs
• Being responsible for quality and quantity of parts packed
• Control plan adherence
• Adherence to approved work instructions
• IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 adherence
• Communicate equipment and output problems to supervisor
• Efficiency improvements (more good parts per hour)
• Lean Manufacturing implementation
• Cleanliness and organization improvement
• Knowing and follow all safety rules, report any concerns, keep work area clean
• Knowing how to set and use scales
• Knowing how and where to find materials
• Be able to identify parts by size
• Making boxes
• Knowing and adhering to Viking Plastics’ lot traceability procedures
• Reporting on-time for shift start, ready to work and have good attendance record
• Participate in inventory control
• Grind runners when needed, process scrap according to procedures
• Stage skids
• Help give breaks, assist others
• Complete paperwork