Production Operator, Gaskets

Davlyn Group; Independence (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Davlyn Group is seeking a Production Operator, Gaskets, to manufacture textile gaskets and support boiler product lines. You will follow SOPs, inspect products, and operate and troubleshoot equipment daily.

This on-site position is part of a fast-growing private company with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, production experience preferred, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in the production of textile gasket products following SOPs.
• Inspect and label products per quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and track production.
• Move finished goods to designated areas; wrap and label as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Production experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Production Operator, Gaskets (Cleaver Brooks), manufactures textile gaskets used in industrial boiler products. This role performs all tasks involved in the production of the Company’s technical textile gasket products, including preventive maintenance and tending equipment, manufacture and inspecting products following standard operating procedures. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Davlyn Group is a fast growing, privately owned technical textile company based in Spring City, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with additional locations in Norristown, PA, Independence, VA and Juarez, Mexico. Through our Amatex, Darco Southern, Davlyn Manufacturing, and Norfab businesses, our products and engineering services are used by thousands of customers in over 50 countries to help keep heat in its place, improve safety, and increase productivity. DGH is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, fabrics and yarns used in the appliance industry, industrial markets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Inspect and label product per quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot the equipment and minimize downtime.
• Track production utilizing the appropriate visual management or documentation tools.
• Escalate safety, quality concerns or machine malfunction to the supervisor.
• Move finished goods in the designated area.
• Rolling gaskets and shrink-wrapping gaskets.
• Retrieve gaskets from the punch press process.
• Cross-train in other areas when time permits.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous production or manufacturing experience, a plus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an on-site, full-time position, and the standard work schedule is 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Supervisory Experience:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:

This position does not travel.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of walking, standing, pushing, pulling, or bending
• Able to perform both gross and fine manipulation

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work facility may be hot and/or cold, based on the time of year.
• Many areas of the production floor have a very high noise level. Hearing protection is required in these areas.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• Tolerate regular contact with fiberglass and fiberglass fibers.

Davlyn Group believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Davlyn Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Davlyn Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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