Assembly Operator

1 month ago


Kalamazoo, United States Summit Polymers Full time

Assembly Operator - First Shift

P18 - Pavilion, 5858 E N Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America Req #1022 Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems. As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels.
 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Operator, Assembly FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly)

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor, the Production Operator/Associate is assigned to standardized work of routine nature involving molding machine operation and/or assembly of molded part. Work generally involves the use of simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing and general overall inspection of part. Responsibilities include; distribution within the plant, placement and removal of parts from fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance, including charting of machine factors affecting quality. Production Operators/Associates are required to perform continuous visual and manual quality checks in accordance with standardized guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to stand for entire work shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Reads, understands, and follows Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction. Retrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions. Utilizes clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts for other operations per safety procedures. Operates molding machines and/or air activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product. Advises supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable variances in product quality, , flash, splay, contamination, underfill, etc. Compares, inspects, and monitors production quality to approved samples and accepts, rejects, or questions in accord with established standards. Performs simple clerical tasks involving recording and summarizing production as required. Examines, repairs, trims, counts, weighs and performs secondary operations as directed. Performs tasks in accord with standard levels of performance required to meet production rate established for specific part(s) being worked. Performs routine cleaning chores to maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements. Interface with the production monitoring system. Assist in color changes / mold changes by cleaning work area or equipment. Set up for next job (, sample board, OIS, packaging). Assist with breaks for other operators. Other tasks as directed 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.

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.

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