Utility, Molding MSG - Shift 2

Summit Polymers; Vicksburg (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Utility with molding experience to support the manufacturing floor in Michigan. The role involves operating and maintaining auxiliary equipment, loading materials, and keeping the work area organized and safe.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and be capable of heavy lifting, with physical stamina for long shifts and the ability to pass required tests including color vision and cognitive assessments.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from limited options.
• Must pass color hue and color blindness test.
• Wonderlic Select Assessment: minimum score 50 (traditional 16 cognitive).

Responsibilities

• Set up, operates, fills, empties, and identifies pre-dried hoppers, grinders definers, metal separator, and similar equipment.
• Assures hoppers/dryers are refilled with proper material to prevent outages.
• Assists in operating presses including relief, set-up, color changes, and mold changes as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Utility, Molding MSG

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding)

SUMMARY

This is responsible work, generally of a routine nature. Supplies parts and/or material as needed as well as other duties as assigned. Will dispose of scrap material for purposed or regrind. Direct supervision is provided by the shift supervisor, but the routine nature of the work allows for reasonable independent work scheduling within prescribed guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.
• Must be capable of standing for entire shift.
• Must be physically capable of walking an entire shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Set up, operates, fills, empties, and identifies pre-dried hoppers, grinders definers, metal separator, and similar equipment.
• Assures hoppers/dryers are refilled with proper material utilizing vacuum feeders or hand fill method to insure hoppers don’t run empty.
• Assists in operating presses including relief, set-up, color changes, and mold changes as needed and directed.
• Maintains general housekeeping.
• Gauging; training; and assisting other utilities including relief for breaks
• Must check to see if dryer on and working correctly (every shift).
• Check and clean filters daily (every shift).
• Maintain log books, understand and use supply Kanbans
• Identifies and separates material for grinding
• Correctly identifies mater for grinding and labeling Kirby’s for material movement.
• Mix materials by hand or system as required
• Able to clean operate and maintain Maguire unit at press
• Sort and grind parts as necessary
• Should be able to perform general trouble shooting for material loader system
• Maintains 5S and housekeeping expectation of grinder/loader area.
• Other work as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Ability to pass color hue and color blindness test.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.