Pit Operator

Hörmann North America

Puyallup (WA)

On-site

USD 28,929 - 35,817

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Hörmann North America is seeking a Production Operator to start and operate all machines and equipment on the production line. You will pull inventory, prepare materials for assembly and ensure products meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include obtaining work orders, pulling foam and steel materials, operating roll formers, glue machines, and presses, and performing quality inspections. Forklift duties and safety are required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
One year of transferrable experience preferred, but not required
HMI/machine programming experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Obtain work orders and production schedule
Pull new material (foam, steel coil)
Assemble materials accordingly
Operate pit area equipment including roll formers, glue machines, and steel press
Perform forklift duties applicable to material/production change overs
Assemble foam and glued steel sheets into a section
Perform quality assurance inspection
Maintain scrap report

Skills

Read tape measure

Teamwork & independence

Forklift operation

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Hand-eye coordination

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year transferrable experience preferred

HMI/machine programming experience preferred

Tools

Tape measure

Conveyors / automated equipment

Job description

Summary Description

Responsible for starting and operating all machines and equipment applicable to the production line. The operator will ensure the appropriate materials are pulled from inventory and prepared for assembly and all product is within quality standard compliance.

Obtain work orders and production schedule
Pull new material (foam, steel coil)
Assemble materials accordingly
Operate pit area equipment including roll formers, glue machines, and steel press
Perform forklift duties applicable to material/production change overs
Assemble foam and glued steel sheets into a section
Perform quality assurance inspection
Maintain scrap report

Essential Job Skills And Experience

High School Diploma or GED.
One year of transferrable experience preferred, but not required
HMI/machine programing experience preferred, but not required

Job Unit: Production

Position: Non-Exempt

Salary: Hourly

Summary Description

Essential Duties

Obtain work orders and production schedule
Pull new material (foam, steel coil)
Assemble materials accordingly
Operate pit area equipment including roll formers, glue machines, and steel press
Perform forklift duties applicable to material/production change overs
Assemble foam and glued steel sheets into a section
Perform quality assurance inspection
Maintain scrap report

Essential Job Skills And Experience

Education/experience:

Any combination of education providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be:

High School Diploma or GED.
One year of transferrable experience preferred, but not required
HMI/machine programing experience preferred, but not required

Skills/Knowledge Required

Must be able to read a tape measure accurately
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to drive a forklift
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance and more than 50 lbs. using a team-lift
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Good hand-eye coordination
Must have a Valid Driver’s License

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

This position involves standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day. It requires grasping and fine finger manipulation on both hands. The position requires stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. It requires grasping and fine manipulation on both hands. The plant is not climate controlled. Noise levels can become high. Hörmann provides and requires hearing protection in the department. The work is done in an area where moving mechanical machinery, parts or vibration are located.

Specific Vision Requirements

This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision s. and the ability to adjust focus.

Machines & Equipment Used

Tape measure, mandrel, hydraulic press, wood grain mill, film rolls, roll former, conveyor belts, hand tools, automated equipment, computer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this level.

Who We Are

Hörmann is a premier manufacturer of steel, aluminum and custom wood garage doors. We provide the building industry with high quality, innovative garage doors at competitive prices while maintaining a reputation of quality, reliability and integrity. We offer a team-centered environment, where each member’s unique knowledge, skills, abilities, and efforts define our success as a company.

Hörmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse employment environment.

Hörmann is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test must be negative regardless of whether you live, test or plan to work in an area that permits legalized use of marijuana for either medical or recreational purposes.

All offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Job type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$26.20

Benefits