Manufacturing Operator (USA)

Manufacturing Operator (USA)
Cambridge, MD
12 Months

Pay Rate: Up to $20.00/Hour

• Manufacturing Operator. This Operator will be working within our Manufacturing Group on a 12-hour shift. 
  
  The Operator will report directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor.Our business utilizes Lean Manufacturing principles and tools and this role provides an opportunity to learn these processes and contribute to our continuous improvement programs.
  Duties and Responsibilities
  Set-up, operate and maintain production equipment
  Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes and procedures to produce specific products according to our ISO 9001:2015quality system
  Install fixtures, tooling and other parts for production machine setup to produce products using a variety of materials, according to work
  orders and specifications
  Align and adjust machine settings, and synchronize speeds on sections of machine to deliver material and construct product
  Activate machinery and equipment, adjust set points to control machine functions, and observe operation of machine and product to detect
  and diagnose cause of faulty operation; report malfunctions to supervision or work leader
  Operate equipment in all areas of the plant, performing tasks required to build the product and prepare it for shipment worldwide
  Keep machinery and equipment clean, replace worn parts and perform preventive maintenance as required
  Record product information on data sheets or computer database to complete work order
  Move material to work area and load into machine for processing
  Inspect product, setup and adjust manufacturing equipment:Inspect incoming materials and parts from warehouse as per inspection procedures as needed
  Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
  Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure
  Monitor gauges, dials and other indicators to ensure that equipment operations conforms to production or process standards
  Support the training or cross-training of operators that are new to the work area
  Meet or exceed the Company?s safety and environmental standards:Become fully trained and follow all safety procedures for the operation and use of equipment
  Maintain a clean and organized work area
  Assure proper disposal of waste materials
  Contribute actively to safety improvement programs
  Comply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance and proper on the job conduct
  
  Qualifications & Competencies
  Required
  High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
  Fluency in English, verbal and written
  Good hands-on mechanical ability with a general knowledge of machines and tools
  General knowledge of computer operation in an industrial environment
  Self starter who can manage workloads with minimum supervision
  Preferred
  Associates degree in Engineering Technology
  Experience in a manufacturing environment
  Military technical training
  
  Additional Information
  Physical Requirements
  Lift up to 50 pounds of materials, supplies, tools, fixtures and equipment from floor to elevated positions
  Reach and manipulate controls on equipment
  Perform work activities above ground level
  Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment
  Occasionally perform outdoor work activities in all weather conditions
  Operate forklift and other material moving equipment
  Perform job duties at all times of the day within plant operation