Production Line Operator

Johnson Matthey; Smithfield (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension contributions

20 days annual leave

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Smithfield, PA is seeking a line technician to support the diesel catalyst manufacturing process. You will inspect, load, box, package, label and perform tasks as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Process Control Engineer to meet production plans.

You will adhere to JM Health and Safety policies, maintain quality by inspecting parts, segregate non-conforming products, and participate in training and housekeeping aligned with 5S principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Office

Responsibilities

• Comply with JM Health and Safety policies at all times.
• Comply with JM, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements with regard to hazardous waste procedures for generation, identification and disposal.
• Be an effective trainer of new Line Technicians.
• Uphold JM quality standards by visually inspecting each part produced for obvious defects or damage.
• Handling, identification and segregation of non-conforming products.
• Handling and disposition of substrate skids, cartons and boxes.
• Maintain identity of parts according to lot numbers.
• Perform other duties associated with maintaining flow of production as assigned.
• Participate in housekeeping duties to support JM safety operations and plant layout.

Skills

MS Office

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Growth or Safe & Reliable Operations. Running short-staffed poses extra ergonomic risk, fatigue, and burnout. Employees working in a physically demanding environment and having to do extra work increases the risk of making quality mistakes or safety oversights. Also, unnecessary line shutdowns are frequent due to the staffing issue, and this is detrimental to the business' profits. Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

This position is responsible for the inspection, loading, boxing, packaging, labeling and other associated tasks required to accomplish the manufacturing process of diesel catalyst. The incumbent is responsible to complete required tasks assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Process Control Engineer to satisfy specific manufacturing and customer requirements according with latest production plans.

Your responsibilities:

• Comply with JM Health and Safety policies at all times. Emphasis to be placed on Johnson Matthey Life Saving Policies (LSP) for Electrical Isolation, Guarding of Dangerous Machinery, Managing Change, Permit to Work and Process and Mechanical Isolation as well as all other LSPs
• Comply with JM, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements with regard to hazardous waste procedures for generation, identification and disposal.
• Be an effective trainer of new Line Technicians.
• Uphold JM quality standards by visually inspecting each part produced for obvious defects or damage. This includes proper part segregation for disposition by others.
• Handling, identification and segregation of non-conforming products.
• Handling and disposition of substrate skids, cartons and boxes.
• Maintain identity of parts according to lot numbers.
• Perform other duties associated with maintaining flow of production as assigned.
• Participate in housekeeping duties to support JM safety operations and plant layout. Active participant of 5s philosophy.

Requirements for the role:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Office

How you will be rewarded:

• We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles).
• Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities. We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.