Precision Production Operator: Quality and Changeovers

USG Corporation; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

USG Corporation in East Chicago, IN is seeking a hands-on manufacturing technician to ensure products meet specifications through equipment adjustments and changeovers. You will perform quality checks, record results, and enter production data into the MDIS system while maintaining safe, orderly work areas.

Job requires basic computer skills, familiarity with measurement tools (tape measure and micrometer), and the ability to learn plant procedures.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner and follow all plant safety rules and practices.
• Maintain a high standard for housekeeping within the work area.
• Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
• Process will involve quality data or require comments related to the production/loading operation.
• Recognize measurements that are outside of a specified range.
• Read measuring devices - standard tape measure down to 1/32" and a micrometer down to 0.001".
• Read and complete documented inspection procedures.
• Follow instructions on printed work orders to complete assigned tasks.
• Computer skills preferred to review or revise documents in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Navigate Microsoft Outlook for work related email.
• Ability to learn and operate plant equipment. Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues within a process.
• Good communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• Must be able to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within work area.
• Demonstrates the ability to cooperate with co-workers in areas of safety, quality, production/maintenance, and understands importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
• Able to learn procedures and retain information for continuous use.
• Ability to use on-line tools to monitor product specifications to ensure product compliance.
• Ability to make machine and process adjustments to ensure product is within required specifications.
• Must be willing to be trained to operate heavy mobile equipment such as industrial forklifts and sweepers.

Responsibilities

• Make equipment adjustments to meet specifications.
• Perform quality checks and record results.
• Change settings on equipment during changeovers.
• Record production numbers in MDIS system.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Safety rules

Quality checks

Measuring devices

Micrometer reading

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Job description

USG Corporation in East Chicago, IN is seeking a hands-on manufacturing technician to ensure products meet specifications through equipment adjustments and changeovers. You will perform quality checks, record results, and enter production data into the MDIS system while maintaining safe, orderly work areas.

Job requires basic computer skills, familiarity with measurement tools (tape measure and micrometer), and the ability to learn plant procedures.