Plating Operator - C shift
Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Findlay, OH, US
GENERAL SUMMARY
- Safely and efficiently run and manage production processes
- Troubleshoot and make adjustments as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safe and efficient operation of production equipment and processes for which the associate has been qualified for
- Maintain and report all production, efficiency, scrap, and capability data on a daily basis, per the requirements of the job assigned
- Understand and adhere to all job instructions for any production process for which the associate has been qualified on or is training on
- Observe and support all Sanoh America safety, housekeeping, and conduct policies
- Understand and maintain all quality specifications for all production processes for which the associate has been qualified on or for which they are being trained on
- Train for additional production processes, as required by supervisor or designee
- Train other Sanoh America associates on any production process, as required by supervisor or designee
- Use of all personal protective equipment required per the job or per general Sanoh America policies
- Observe and maintain efficient machine and process operation; Adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances; Troubleshoot machine and process problems
- Maintain basic tooling and equipment – Conduct tooling changeovers and adjustments; verify and adjust alignment of various tooling, guides, etc.; Maintain correct operational parameters for equipment and processes (temperature, pressure, dimensions, etc.
- Read, understand and adhere to all job instructions for any production process for which the associate has been qualified on or is trained on (for example, hazardous waste/material handling procedures )
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Training and qualification on production jobs assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- General understanding of metric length measurement; specifically measuring length in millimeters
- Basic reading and/or comprehension skills; able to read and/or understand job instructions and safety requirements
- Basic math skills
- Good communication and listening skills
- Good troubleshooting / critical thinking skills — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Detail-oriented; Able to focus on and verify multiple characteristics
REQUIRED DECISION-MAKING AND ORGANIZATION IMPACT
- Inspect tubing for defects, and measure tubing using gauges, templates, or other measuring instruments to determine whether the material meets customer requirements – If decisions made are not effective, likely results include higher scrap rate, inefficiency at downstream operations, and higher chance of defective parts getting to the customer.
- Conducting tooling changeovers and adjustments – If this is not done effectively, likely results include excess downtime, scrap and quality problems, and perhaps injuries
- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to determine whether a machine is working properly – If decisions are not effective, likely results include materials not meeting specifications, higher rate of machine downtime and repair costs, along with higher scrap and defect rates downstream.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- This position reports to the Production Supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Overtime of varying levels may be required with this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to the job hazard analysis for the physical requirements of each job.