Production Operator, Forming

Usg; Town of Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) match and pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

USG is seeking a production operator to adjust equipment to meet specifications and perform quality checks, recording results in the MDIS system. You will change settings during changeovers and perform routine maintenance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading measuring devices, data entry, and cooperation with cross-functional teams. Experience with MS Office and forklift operation is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing setting and follow plant safety rules.
• Maintains high housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
• Recognizes measurements outside of a specified range.
• Reads measuring devices to 1/32 in and 0.001 in with micrometer.
• Follows documented inspection procedures and work orders.
• Proficient with MS Office and Outlook for documentation.
• Learns procedures and retains information for continuous use.
• Learns to operate plant equipment and use common hand tools.
• Troubleshoots minor process issues.
• Maintains good communication with coworkers.
• Recognizes unsafe conditions and hazards.
• Cooperates with safety, quality, production teams.
• Uses online tools to monitor product specs and compliance.
• Makes machine and process adjustments to stay within specs.
• Forklift certified or able to acquire certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality data entry

Good communication

Microsoft Outlook

Data review in MS Office

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

MDIS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for making equipment adjustments to ensure proper specifications are met Responsible for performing quality checks and recording results.
• Responsible for changing settings on equipment during changeovers.
• Responsible for properly recording all production numbers into MDIS system.
• Responsible for performing some routine maintenance on equipment.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

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 to operate plant equipment Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them. (Hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues within a process.
• Good communication skills needed with all co-workers.
• 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.
• Trained in the safe operation of the forklift and all equipment associated with driving the forklift.
• Has received forklift certification, which is updated as required, or has the ability to acquire certification.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran