Tutor (600 B)

Position Purpose: A tutor is an employee who aids one or more people in certain subject areas or skills. Tutors are “on the job” trainers who transfer their knowledge and know-how to new employees on the production floor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Welcomes new production employees / temporary workers and introduce the work position and environment (e.g., production floor areas, colleagues, quality team, suppliers, etc.)
• Manages Training Checklists for each new employee and works with Production Supervisor to assign Training Buddies. Utilizing the Training Checklist, first demonstrates how to successfully complete tasks to be performed during the shift, according to product specifications and operating
• Shows and explains how to start-up, operate and shutdown the machines, and what to do in case of equipment malfunction and/or an accident
• Introduces the documentation to be used at the workstation (e.g., Specifications and inspection Instructions, Lot Record Package, etc.) and ensure that it is properly followed and completed.
• Provide training on product quality, production of the different samples and visual checks and on Good Manufacturing Practices (e.g., traceability, identification, batch name, preparation, and clearance, …)
• Prevent accidents by explaining the risks at workstations (e.g., risks of pinching, cut, etc.) and standard response to safety concerns or incidents
• Assesses the new employee at the end of their induction using the Training Checklist, provides regular feedback and/or additional training, and monitors them over time
• Serves as a mentor to employees as well as a liaison between floor staff and the production management team
• Develops and promotes positive working relationships with new hires, peers, and leaders
• Participates in the creation of work instructions, SOPs, and job aids as per standard
• Provides feedback to Technical Production Trainer on training progress and needs
• Shares best practices and challenges identified during tutoring with other Tutors, Production Supervisor, Technical Production Trainer, and Human Resources
• In periods where no new employees are starting or during downtime, Tutors will be assigned T1 and/or T2 responsibilities as usual
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 years of experience as an effective operator in Injection molding and/or assembly
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Completed specific training provided by the Quality and EHS departments
• Complete knowledge of quality procedures and documentation applicable to production work posts
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

• Stand and walk 90% of shifts and from machines, buildings and/or clean rooms
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Good knowledge of the organization and of the quality system
• Already trained other successfully or demonstrated willingness to pass on his/her knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to explain and to demonstrate by example
• Basic mathematical and computing skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.