PS - PO II/Caging, HY

Nitto EMEA; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO employer

Job summary

Hydranautics, part of the Nitto Group, seeks a machine operator in Oceanside, CA to set up and shut down production equipment. You will prepare materials, load and unload, and monitor output to meet quality standards.

Under supervision, you will record product data, follow 5S and safety policies, and work with a team to maintain productivity.

Candidates should have at least six months manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED, with basic English reading and math skills.

Qualifications

• Six months manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Set-up, operate and make minor adjustments to machines.
• Basic to intermediate language skills in English; read work instructions in English.
• Work independently and in a team; adapt to changing priorities.
• Recognize numbers and millimeters; perform basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine to seal the cage outerwrap and inspect for damage.
• Seals cage outerwrap to feed spacer on end seal lines.
• Trims leaves with scissors and ensures proper serial number placement.
• Verifies glue ratio and placement per Manufacturing SOPs.
• Loads/unloads product from transport to machines for tasks.
• Meets daily/weekly productivity goals and keeps station clean per 5S.
• Documents production data in logs/reports; records defects or scraps.
• Notifies supervisor of rising defect patterns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Set-up and operate machines

Minor machine adjustments

English reading/writing

Detail-oriented record-keeping

Basic math & measurements

Teamwork & flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and one of the global leaders in the field of integrated membrane solutions. We offer complete membrane solutions like reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, waste water and process treatment and applications. Hydranautics membrane-based solutions are currently in use on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, waste water treatment and specialty process applications.

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, perform machine operator tasks as setting-up or shutting-down machines, prepare material for production loading and unloading on to machine or production equipment; maintain required level of output; monitor output by completing detailed quality inspections to ensure product meets customer requirements. Keep accurate records and logs associated with production, measuring, quality, quantity and any other necessary record-keeping activities.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates machine to seal the cage outerwrap to process separation products, conducting a visual inspection of elements for damage.
• Seals cage outerwrap to feed spacer on the end seal glue lines
• Trims leaves manually using scissors eliminating flaps and exposing proper placement of serial number.
• Position may verify glue ratio, including proper placing, accuracy, consistency and diameter of glue lines in accordance to Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Loads/unloads product from manufacturing transport equipment on to appropriate machine or production equipment for tasks.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly productivity goals set by production management, including clean-up, rework, core tube preparation or other production activities.
• Documents product data information such as serial number, defects, rejects, scarp etc. on production logs, reports or summaries as well as any other record keeping activities as it pertains to products throughout shift.
• Follows all quality, safety and lean manufacturing policies, processes or procedures including sustaining work station and area in cleanliness in accordance to 5S standards.
• Informs Production Supervisor and/or Production Lead of increased pattern of defects in products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience

• Six (6) months manufacturing experience; high school diploma or GED; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Set-up, operate and make minor adjustments to machines.
• Basic to intermediate language skills, including verbal and written proficiency in English; ability to read work instructions in English.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team while maintaining flexibility to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a detailed-oriented atmosphere with accurate record-keeping, outstanding follow-through to meet production requirements and in a fast-pace manufacturing environment.
• Recognize numbers and millimeters and perform basic mathematical calculations with the aid of a basic hand-held calculator.
• Deal with standard and basic non-complex issues; basic problem-solving ability; carry out simple verbal work instructions.

Salary $20.67 per hour

Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We believe diversity is key to our competitive advantage and value the diversity among our employees. We are proud to be an EEO employer.