Production Operator

NanoXplore; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NanoXplore is seeking a production operator to work on the shop floor in North Carolina. You will operate robots, presses and bonders, perform startup/shutdown procedures, and conduct routine checks.

Responsibilities include using hand tools, troubleshooting issues, maintaining clean work areas, and ensuring production schedules are met. The role requires physical capability to lift and handle materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate process machinery including robots, presses and bonders.
• Perform basic start up and shut-down procedures, and process checks.
• Use hand tools such as routers, sanders, drills.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide recommendations to management.
• Keep equipment and tools stored and maintained to avoid downtime.
• Perform manual tasks in varying temperatures and lift materials as needed.
• Support production goals and communicate issues to management.
• Interpret production schedule and report issues promptly.

Tools

Robots

Presses

Bonders

Hand tools

Routers

Sanders

Drills

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

Production Operations

• Operate various types of process machinery, including robots, presses and bonders. Cross-train as needed.
• Perform basic start up and shut-down procedures, as well as process checks throughout.
• Use various types of hand tools, including routers, sanders, drills, etc.
• Effectively troubleshoot issues and make recommendations to management.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are stored and maintained properly to avoid interruption of production and to minimize unnecessary downtime.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable.
• Provide input and ensure completion of set production goals, as set forth by Management.
• Effectively interpret production schedule and communicate any issues to management.

Maintain compliance

• Abide by safe work standards, all company safety practices and OSHA regulations.
• Support plant safety initiative maintain safety protocols throughout production area.
• Contribute to ongoing plant improvements, as needed.
• Abide by all corporate and plant company policies and initiatives.
• Work with Quality/Engineering Team to address any production issues.
• Maintain clean work areas, practice good housekeeping and support plant-wide 5S initiative.
• Adhere to the company attendance policy.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements:

Due to business necessity, physical requirements for this job must be met. All candidates MUST demonstrate:

• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• The ability to bend, stoop or reach with arms, climb or balance; kneel, crouch