Specialty Operator 5

Watkins Wellness; Greensburg (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Faucet Company in Greensburg, IN is seeking a Specialty Operator 5 (Bathing) for the second shift. You will set up vacuum forming equipment, operate electro-mechanical machinery, and monitor quality to DS-500 specs.

Candidates should have some machine experience, be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and embrace Lean continuous improvement in a team environment. Equal emphasis on safety and 5S housekeeping accompanies daily duties.

Qualifications

• HS degree or HS equivalency recommended.
• Prior machine experience is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and work instructions.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over vacuum forming machinery.
• Operate electro-mechanical production equipment.
• Ensure output meets DS-500 specifications for quality parts.
• Maintain machine uptime and yield; perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and solve problems using continuous improvement tools.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and visual workplace standards.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.

Skills

Machine operation

Problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

Read safety rules

Independent work

Education

HS degree or HS equivalency diploma

Job description

# **Specialty Operator 5 (Bathing)- 2nd shift**# **$24.90 - $26.45 depending on hire date plus shift differential****Nature & Scope:**This person is responsible for the setup and operation of a Vacuum Forming Machine. The machines and / or processes include Vacuum Forming, Robotic Trim Cell, pack out and glue applications. Specific tasks include machine set-up, uptime, change-over, preventive maintenance, product quality and output, problem solving and trouble shooting. This position requires a person who can effectively support a Lean manufacturing and team-based production facility through continuous improvement efforts. They will learn and then apply the tools of Lean, Shop Floor Management, Masco Operating System, and core values of People, Credibility, High Performance Teams, Customer Service and Continuous Improvement – Innovation. A S.O 5 must be able to perform each essential duty well (accurately, organized, and timely), be customer focused, have a positive attitude, and willing to work overtime. The candidate should have a desire in continual improvement in themselves and the business processes they work in.**Essential Duties / Tasks (including but not limited to):*** Perform tasks according to standard work and control plans.* Machine set-up and change over.* Operate electro-mechanical production equipment.* Produce acceptable quality parts.* Inspect parts according to product quality requirements.* Machine output* Machine uptime and yield* Complete Preventive maintenance and machine trouble shooting* Measuring and mixing* Cleaning equipment* Generate ideas and solutions.* Problem solving using continuous improvement tools.* Perform housekeeping duties consistent with 5S and visual workplace standards.* Perform ERGO stretches.* Work safely while performing job duties.* Complete hazard observations or observe unsafe actions and report both using Delta’s standard procedures.* Accept / Reject parts to DS-500 specifications.**Education, Experience / Skills:*** HS degree or HS equivalency diploma is recommended.* Prior machine experience is desired.* Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.* Willing to work necessary overtime.* Lift up to 50 lbs.* Certified in confined spaces, fall protection and other required safety training or willing to achieve certification in all training.* Able to work independently or with limited supervision.* Acceptable disciplinary performance – Employees who have received a written warning (first or second) are not eligible for promotions or transfers for a minimum of six months after receiving that warning.* Acceptable attendance performance - Employees who have six or more points are not eligible for promotions or transfers.* A human performance evaluation or HPE is an evaluation of a person’s physical ability to do a job. HPE may be required of the applicant or employee to determine if they are physically able to perform different tasks related to skills that are critical for success on the job, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.**Qualifications:**Language SkillsThe person should have the ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules, Delta specifications, Standard Work Instructions, job instruction documents, and aspects of Delta’s MPS (Masco Production System), SFM (Shop Floor Management) system, QMS (Quality Management System) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.Mathematical SkillsThe person must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals.Reasoning AbilityThe person must have the ability to apply reason and understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form. The person must be able to understand basic reports and daily business requirements.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a person to successfully perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties, the person is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The person is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. If a person has not been working in the job for a period of time, they may be required to complete an HPE as a return-to-work requirement to ensure it is safe to resume full functions of the job.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a person encounters while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the person is occasionally exposed to moving equipment. The person is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.**Equal Employment Opportunity:**Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.