Union City TN - Operations Associate II

The Carlstar Group; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlstar Group seeks an Operations Associate II at our Union City, TN plant. This hourly role involves rotating through SP Assembler, SP Splicer, and SP Molder duties, focusing on safety, quality, and efficient production.

The candidate will learn standard work procedures, operate multiple stations, and perform inspections while maintaining good housekeeping and adherence to production schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to rotate between SP Assembler, SP Splicer, and SP Molder roles.
• Willingness to learn and follow standard work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble semi-pneumatic tires and inspect for defects.
• Perform quality checks and report faulty operation or material condition.
• Set up and adjust splicer and hot-knife splicer to meet quality requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality checks

Machine operation

Lifting/physical stamina

Tools

Torque gun

Job description

SummaryThe Titan Intl Operations Associate ll is an hourly position responsible for continuous performance according to assigned job specifications. The successful candidate will be committed to safety, good housekeeping, and a willingness to learn. Operations Associate ll employees can be trained and assigned to any of the roles of the below listed jobs at the manufacturing plant, and often will rotate between the different jobs as business needs dictate - SP Assembler, SP Splicer, and SP MolderDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SP AssemblerAssemble semi-pneumatic tires, understand Bom’s, and other duties as assigned.Understands how to operate all stations within the assembly process.inspect tires to identify defects and scrap and package tires.Use tools safely and efficiently (i.e. torque gun)Detect and report faulty operation, defective, and/or unusual material condition.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SP SplicerPerform required quality checks such as weight, length, and splice verification.Understand the SWl for the extruder, splicer, and hot knife splicer, other duties as necessary.Learn the unique positioning of each extrusion (stage parts right side up or right side down for shrinking) to allow the molding operator to load correctly.Setup splicer and hot-knife splicer (changing clamps, add spacers, determine the stroke length)Adjust splicer and hot-knife splicer to meet quality requirements for splicing.Understand the information on data collection sheets and the hot-knife lengths sheets to setup and run the splicer and hot-knife operation.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SP MolderAssemble product using various types of equipment.Operate machine components safely and efficiently.Understand components should be used for each process according to Standard Work Procedurelnspect product to identify defects and scrap.Use tools safely and efficiently.Read and understand build specifications required for successful operation of machinery.Detect and report faulty operation, defective, and/or unusual material conditions.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:All Operations Associate II Employees To perform the essential functions of this job, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee should possess the ability to:Work safely around continuously moving mechanical parts.Work in a hot environment while meeting production rates.Be exposed to a noisy environment and comfortable with PPE requirements.Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for 8–12-hour shifts.Be comfortable standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, leaning, and working around rotating equipment.Be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.Ability to push/pull 5O-150 lbs. on a wheeled cart; static push/pull:20lbs.Ability to stoop, stand, squat, and move at a continuous pace for 8+ hours/day.Pinch minimum 6 lbs.Grasp minimum 35 lbs.A full range of motion required: cervical, shoulders, elbow, wrist, fingers, hands, truck twist, and feet.Working Conditions: moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, static shock, burns, go up heights, odors, dust, protrusions, narrow access, good vision, and hearing.Any lifting over 70 lbs. must be completed with assistance through mechanical or individual support.Certain positions require forklift certification.Other job duties will be required, as needed, to be performed by the employees in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Employees often cover other jobs and may be assigned other functions outside the job role to support the continuation of the operation of the Union City TN Plant facility.