Wrapping Lathe Operator 1

GP&C; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GP&C in Houston, Texas is looking for a Production Operator to set up, operate, and troubleshoot a Manual Lathe. The role involves recording production data, quality control, and ensuring a safe work environment.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant production experience. The position requires the ability to lift 20 lbs and stand for long periods. Join us for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 10 – 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Wrapping Manual Lathe.
• Record daily production and quality data.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Manual Lathe operation

Quality measurement

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Temperature sensors

Job description

Headquarters 6910 E. Orem Drive Houston, TX 77075, USA

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Wrapping Manual Lathe
• Record and turn in daily production and quality data
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. and stand for an 10 – 12-hour shift
• Uses quality measuring tools to verify product conformity (i.e. micrometers, calipers, temperature sensors)
• Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operations of machines
• Reports all maintenance problems to supervisor for prompt attention
• Report any safety issues to supervisor
• Maintain a positive attitude, and work with others as required in a team-based work environment.
• Must prevent exotherm through awareness of work material’s physical and chemical properties (roving, resins, hardners, wax, ect.).
• Follows daily production schedule to meet internal and external customer requirements
• Ensure complete electronic and physical control of all material movement in and out of workstation.
• Responsible for timely transaction and issuing of material for production
• Execute shop order integrity (labor and material) for all shop orders entering workstation.
• Proficient in use of transaction terminal for transaction and reporting
• Report non-conforming material using red tag.
• Attend departmental start up and end of shift meetings.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required production paperwork is properly filled out and submitted on a daily basis (daily checklist, red tags, adjustment forms, shop order review, receiving listings).
• Ensure a clean and safe work area by ensuring immediate stocking or issuing of incoming material.
• Assist with identifying and resolving paperwork issues preventing delivery of orders.
• Works closely with supervisor to support daily production objectives.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Assist in material transaction at external machining work centers as assigned by Supervisor.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Be able to run any one of five filament winders
• Serve as trainer for new Operators
• All other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2+ years of production experience within a manufacturing environment.

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