Machine Operator / Finisher - 3rd Shift

The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday; 10:00pm - 6:30am.

Key Responsibilities:

 Level 1 Operator:

• Able to operate a variety of products across various spiral loom machines to produce high-quality wire belting products at the standard rate required for production


• Inspects the quality of various types and sizes of wire belts to match customer requirements.


• Maintains quality standards by monitoring product appearance and appropriate specifications
  
  
  
  • Utilizing calipers as required to ensure specifications are met;
  
  
  • Performing required quality checks and recording quality information on the work order; making equipment adjustment
  
  
  • following appropriate work instructions; reporting quality problems to engineering and supervision.
  
  
  • Willingly supports the team in all efforts towards continuous improvement.
  
  
  • Capable of using measuring tape, calipers, and able to use math with fractions, decimals, and multiplication/addition.
  
  
  
  


• Able to complete common setups across various spiral loom machines


• Able to diagnose and build products using work order with limited supervision


• Supports the department by performing other tasks of equal to or lesser job grades as required.


• Maintain and Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Level 2 Operator:

• Able to complete all of Level 1 Operator responsibilities.


• Mastery of a large variety of setups across various spiral loom machines.


• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems impacting product quality without supervision across the majority of products


• Able to diagnose and build products using work order with no supervision


• Embraces flexibility within daily responsibilities and is willing to support however needed most


• Proactively offer ideas to drive continuous improvement

Level 3 Operator:

• Able to complete all of Level 1 & 2 Operator responsibilities


• Mastery of all setups across all spiral loom machines within the shop


• Mastery of troubleshooting techniques across all products and machines


• Takes initiative to train others across all products and machines and willingly supports others when they face difficulties


• Leads by example in willingness to be flexible and support the business however needed with a positive attitude


• Demonstrates leadership in providing ideas to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Environmental, Health & Safety Expectations:

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions


• Attend required EHS training


• Wear the required PPE at all times


• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations


• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present


• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

The Finisher Role includes:

Welder General Skills:

• Always Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.


• Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.


• Understand the welding process between Left and Right Hand


• Understand the set-up process of the equipment


• Cuts, fits, and welds metal using gas and electric welding equipment.


• Utilizes a variety of machines such as saws, torches, plasma cutter, grinders, and drills to complete work safely and effectively


• Performs skilled welding on a variety of metals including but not limited to heavy gauged steel.


• Able to do mid and Tig type welding.


• Perform simple machining tasks.

Finisher I

• Perform all general skills responsibilities.


• Ability to clean and prepare surfaces to be welded.


• Weld metal parts together as specified by manufacturing order.


• Complete a visual assessment of quality requirements


• Understand how to cut mesh and punch holes

Finisher II

• Perform all general skills and Finisher I responsibilities


• Able to complete at least 50% of chain jobs


• Able to weld small specifications


• Able to complete a filter belt manufacturing order

 Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)

• Levels 1 - 3

 Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

 High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

 None Required

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

 Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions

• Attend required EHS training


• Wear the required PPE at all times


• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions and safety observations


• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the workplace. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present


• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.