Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:  Automated Assembly Machine Operator is a talented individual for our automatic assembly machines, producing small plastic components for the automotive industry. Our machines include robotics and HMI screens. This individual will be responsible for keeping 8 fully automated machines operational and will perform changeovers as needed. Additionally, the operator will be responsible for setting up the machines and semi-advanced troubleshooting. This role will require short-distance material handling of raw materials and finished goods and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs of materials/finished goods.

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday from 7AM - 3PM)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Automation Assembly Operations:

Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, and computer systems issues and escalate as appropriate.Set up and verify the functionality and safety of equipment.Operation of production lines and equipment, including safety startup, clearing jams, manual operations and format changes.Perform troubleshooting and make necessary in process adjustments to improve run time.Conduct basic changeovers and equipment adjustments without mechanical support.Understand and be able to read HMI faults and troubleshoot information.Achieve required efficiency and throughput on automated lines.Measure and record data associated with operating equipment.

Quality & Safety:

Accountability for following all quality, GMP, and SOP guidelines.Follows all current work instruction and adherence to ITW quality standards and requirement.Understand production quality issues and take appropriate corrective action as well as preventive measures.Perform quality data collection.Perform and maintain good housekeeping.Clean production equipment and work area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent technical training.Production maintenance and automation experience.Strong mechanical aptitude. Proficient in Computers Some technical training preferable.Experience in the plastics industry operating equipment preferred.At least 2 years of experience operating automated production equipment (i.e. robotics, HMI screens, automated assembly equipment).Be capable of running your own operation, responsibility for all reporting (parts completion reports, downtime reports, etc.).Ability to work in a team environmentPractical attitude and ability to learn new skills

Physical/Environmental Requirement

Knowledge to record waste and scrap and make report for improvements.Must be able to work any shift (with reasonable notice for training requirements), and must be able to work weekends and mandatory OT as needed.Frequently lifting to 50lbs. is required.Walking, standing and bending.

Compensation Information:

$19 - $25

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