Moulder Operator - 1st Shift

Description

Set up and control the operation of single or multiple wood Moulding Machines to manufacture quality products. Adjust, suggest improvements, and implement changes to the production process. Effective control of the machine, ensuring machine is producing at optimum rates. 

Requirements

Understand and adhere to the production, quality, and safety expectations of the job and communicate to general labor support team.

· Set up, operate, and maintain equipment to according to company and product specifications.

· Read and interpret routing, print documentation, and SOPs to ensure quality standards are met.

· General understanding of moulder tooling and ability to perform setups.

· Ability to use and read calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to assure product specifications are met.

· General understanding of moulding machines and ability to troubleshoot problems and complete root cause analysis.

· Catch and stack parts after performing all necessary operations to the product from the machine.

· Retrieve and prepare necessary raw materials, tools, and supplies for production.

· Ensure materials are utilized efficiently with minimal scrap and waste.

· Assist material handlers with movement of raw, WIP, and finished materials.

· Use ERP system to execute assigned jobs and record/report production data and outcomes.

· Completion of all applicable and assigned documentation per job.

· Ability to learn on the job and train others as needed.

· Basic housekeeping, preventative maintenance, and inspections of the machine and surrounding area.

Education, Experience

· High school degree or equivalent

· Minimum 2 years previous experience working with industrial machinery producing products in a manufacturing environment. Prior Moulder experience is preferred.

Skills/Competencies

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Cooperative attitude and ability to team problem solve

· Strong math skills including metric measurements, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, conversions and counting

· Strong mechanical aptitude

· Familiarity with reading blueprints and CAD drawings

· Familiarity with ERP and/or MES systems, operating computers and scanning devices

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

· Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day on concrete floors

· Ability to lift 5-50 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs. occasionally

· Must be able to bend, twist, push, pull, crouch, kneel, stoop, and lift 90% of the workday

· Heated warehouse environment