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Manufacturing Operator This position will be on a 2/2/3 rotation, 12 hour 6p-6a-Nights 20% shift premium on hours worked. Principle Duties & Essential Functions Operates Machinery: Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specificationsResponsible to convert the correct materials to work order specificationsResponsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator completion Packages material in accordance with appropriate work order Operates Fork LiftSafety and Environmental Compliance: Complies with safety rules and standards Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements. Manage Production Schedule: Run any production line as required Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met Support material handling as required Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups) Process Improvement and Maintenance: Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative Maximize through-put and uptime Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders) Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified All other duties as assigned by management and supervision Training: Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent Train other employees and sign off passports Visual Factory Goal: Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled Assist in managing all Kanban’sEmployee Ownership Behaviors: Lead by example in demonstrating the following; Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions Can Do Mentality: Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools Communication Skills: Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understoodMakes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object Self-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal Strong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training Team Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • High School Diploma or GED1-2 years of manufacturing experience
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
  • Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills
  • Team oriented
  • Ability to lift 50-75 poundsUS Citizen or Permanent Resident
Additional Preferred Skills: Experience with flexible material Track record of strong communication and above average job performance.
Fork Lift Certification: To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Junior

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Occupation

Production Workers, All Other

Industry

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Posted

yesterday

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