Production Line Operator

Prysmian Group; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a forward-thinking company where you will play a crucial role as a machine operator. This position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge machinery, ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll be responsible for setting up machines, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety standards. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, this role is perfect for those who are detail-oriented and eager to learn. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving production environment and take pride in your work, this opportunity is made for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate machines for production cycles.
• Perform quality checks and maintain activity logs.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in the production area.

Skills

Basic Math skills

Forklift operation

SAP

Measurement equipment reading

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School/GED Diploma

Tools

OD tape

Calibers

Micrometers

Scales

Electronic measuring equipment

Job description

Maintain and operate machinery. You’ll ensure the interminable and efficient running of production.

A great machine operator is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. On-the-job training is a good way to discover how to do the job better, so you should have willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures will be carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits.

Brief Summary of Primary Duties:

• Machine set up (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Control and adjust machine settings (i.e., speed)
• Feed material or product to semi-automated machines
• Perform quality checks with precision by using measuring devices
• Test operation of machines periodically
• React to issues that might occur during the shift
• Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintain activity logs
• Regular and predictable attendance throughout the shift is an essential function of this position
• Ability to utilize SOP’s, CDA’s and TI’s as resource documentation
• Ability to change machine over from one product to another effectively and efficiently
• Ability to string machine all the way up and select correct dies
• Produce quality product with zero to minimal scrap
• Maintain high efficiency on machine and keep machine uptime and speed to standard levels
• Abide by all rules and procedures
• Maintain clean work area
• Make safety first priority
• Report all safety incidents or issues immediately
• Any/All assigned tasks by supervisor
• Sustain a shop floor environment with operators helping each other

Specific Skills/Training Required

• Basic Math skills
• In-house forklift training
• On shop floor basic computer training-including but not limited to SAP and MDC
• On shop floor reading measurement equipment-including but not limited to OD tape, calibers, micrometers, scales, and electronic measuring equipment

Education:

• High School/GED Diploma - required

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required

Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:

• Safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection required when working in the production areas
• Ability to stand 8-12 hours
• Ability to bend/stoop to floor level 30-60 times in 8-hour shift
• Ability to push/pull/roll weight 115-1000 lbs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.