Production Technician D

TAMKO Building Products; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Operator to join their team in Columbus, Kansas. This role involves operating production lines for non-woven products while ensuring quality control and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will be proactive in suggesting process improvements and will be trained in various departments, including quality assurance and maintenance. With a focus on teamwork and safety, this position offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The company provides a competitive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Group Health and Life Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and conduct quality control testing.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate production process lines to produce quality products.
• Inspect finished goods and report quality issues to supervisors.
• Assist in maintenance functions and quality lab duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates/Technical Degree

Job description

TAMKO is seeking a Process Operator for our facility in Columbus, Kansas. The Process Operator will apply necessary resources to production process lines to safely and efficiently produce quality non-woven resonated and non-resonated products. Although the position will primarily support the non-woven production functions, the Process Operator will be trained and periodically assigned to work in the plant quality laboratory, shipping department, assist with maintenance functions, and complete other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, etc.
2. Report all incidents/accidents, personnel, maintenance, or material issues to your supervisor.
3. Inspect TQCS throughout the shift to verify good quality control.
4. Keep supervisor informed of quality problems associated with the finished products.
5. Operate a forklift.
6. Cut and sample test doff, conduct quality control testing, enter data into TQCS quality computer system.
7. Inspect finished goods to ensure quality control.
8. Provide process improvement ideas and assist in their implementation.
9. Troubleshoot material transfer system to help minimize downtime.
10. Operate the re-winder as needed.
11. Understand proper start-up procedures to increase safety and reduce waste.
12. Assist North Plant, Shipping, Maintenance, and Quality Lab when needed.
13. Work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Associates/technical degree preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must regularly position himself/herself to inspect, operate, and repair plant machinery and equipment, which at times will require employee to ascend/descend ladders or stairs.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme heat; risk of electrical shock, vibration and confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. At times a respirator may be required.

In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits.

This job description is subject to change at any time.