Hinge Assembly Operator

Summary: 

Operate machinery at a high efficiency rate, while maintaining excellent quality. The Production Team Member reports to the Lead Team Member under the guidance of the Assembly Department Supervisor or directly to the Supervisor in the absence of a Lead Team Member.

·         Trainees begin by observing and assisting experienced workers or sometimes in formal training programs. Under supervision, they may start as tenders, supplying materials, starting and stopping the machine, or removing finished products from it. Then they advance to the more difficult tasks performed by operators, such as adjusting feed speeds, changing tools, or inspecting a finished product for defects. Eventually, they develop the skills and experience to setup machines and assist newer operators.

·         The complexity of the equipment largely determines the time required to become an operator. Most operators learn the basic machine operations and functions in a few weeks, but a year or more may be needed to become skilled operators or to advance to the more highly skilled job of setter.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Being able to read, write, and understand English preferred but not required.

·         Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

·         Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

·         Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

·         Monitors own work to ensure quality.

·         Working knowledge of computers.

·         Ability to inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.

·         Meets productivity standards.

·         Uses equipment and materials properly.

·         Manual dexterity.

·         Mechanical aptitude.

·         Observes safety and security procedures.

Additional Desired Qualifications

·         Ability to read blueprints.

·         Previous knowledge of manufacturing software would be helpful.

·         Experience working with machinery also is helpful.

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         N/A

Essential Functions

·         Being present at work is required to operate the manufacturing equipment.

·         Responsible for quality assurance.  Consult with proper personnel and make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications.  (For quality concerns, stop machine, call Team Lead or Supervisor).

·         Inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.

·         Operate production line machinery striving to meet weekly quotas.

·         Ensure material and labels match the work order for production.

·         Complete daily production and quality sheets.

·         Performs manufacturing software tasks with accuracy.

·         Identify production line machinery problems and notify maintenance personnel.

·         Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery.

·         Perform or assist with equipment changeovers for product changes.

·         Maintain product knowledge and packaging types.

·         Operate within safety guidelines.

·         Clean and maintain work area.

·         Cross-train.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

·         The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

·         While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit frequently.

·         Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

·         The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.

·         The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a platform.

Work Environment

·         The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.

·         Exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).

·         Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.

·         Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

·         The Production Team Member works a 37.5 hour work week, plus overtime as required to meet production schedules.

·         Machinery operations require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and safety shoes.

·         Required to arrive for work on-time and at work station before the shift bell rings to start their shift to allow communication with the out-going shift operator.

·         Exposed to loud (metal manufacturing) noise levels.

Area Requirements

Hinge Assembly

• Essential Functions
  • Maintain product knowledge (ability to identify product by stamped number on parts).
  • Occasionally loads components in the bowls (springs, screws, dowels).
  • Stage skids and loads filled boxes onto skids.
• Physical Demands
  • Limited pushing and pulling using electric hand jack.
• Work Environment
  • Production environment (air conditioned).

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