Operator 3- 1st Shift, Glass

Summary: Operates an automated assembly and/or production line. Assists with changeovers, die changes, makes adjustments, makes product changes, and checks product for quality.

Principle Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

• Reviews orders from a defined specification sheet or receives instructions from Supervisor to ensure that materials and specifications are correct.
• Operates and repairs basic machinery.
• Performs start-up and shutdown procedures for production line.
• Assists with set up process for assigned machine with roll stand, board feeder, imprint unit, labeler, press head, stripper, rivet assembly, etc. as required by line and job specifications.
• Operates and makes necessary adjustments to produce a quality product.
• Checks quality of raw material and finished products utilizing gauges, tools, and specifications.
• Checks for adherence to customer specifications, accurate roll count and production records.
• Operates chain hoist or other equipment to load raw material.
• Manually loads and unloads smaller rolls of material up to 45 lbs each.
• Performs minor maintenance on production line.
• Assists with training and educating new operators.
• Operates walkie and forklift equipment as needed.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple work instructions, written correspondence and memos and have the ability to writ simple correspondence to include reports of production.
• Possess basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to load raw materials, and use a chain hoist, hand tools, shear, knives, heat shoe, bar sealer, razor blades and chopper.
• Must be able to read and understand tape measure, micrometers, refractometer, and calipers.
• Must be able to perform all physical demands of position which includes frequent lifting of up to 45 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching, handling and walking continuously.
• Must attain license to drive a walkie and forklift.
• Previous machinery experience a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good safety record.

Working Conditions: Time is spent on the factory floor in a factory environment. Building is temperature controlled but would be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, machine noises, and is in the proximity of moving machine parts.

• Safety glasses may be required at all times.
• Hearing protection may be required at all times in designated noise areas.
• Majority of time spend under normal factory floor conditions.
• Steel toe shoes and heat gloves may be required.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, authority and skills associated with this job.