Operator I - Composites |3rd Shift

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Shift: 3rd Shift

Hourly Wage: $20.60-$24.72

Shift Premium: 20%

Job Summary  Composite Operator 

Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes presses, forming, extrusion, pultrusion and/or shape machines. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.

Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary/accessory equipment.

 Key Responsibilities Composite Operator 

• Form molded sheets and shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment:
• Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets by laying up material to the desired thickness and spreading resin according to customer orders per instructions on customer work orders
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entry
• Activate machines to shape or form sheets and/or shape insulation products by pressing control buttons to activate equipment
• Remove materials or products from molds or from forming or pressing machines and stack or store them for additional processing.
• Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections 
• Record and maintain production data, such as tolerance readings, and quantities, types, and defects of materials produced
• Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as carts, forklifts and hand trucks
• Maintain count and perform packaging duties as required
• Participate in cross training to become knowledgeable of equipment/process within the department
• Perform routine daily machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care:
• Communicate with supervisor on hot jobs and work order priorities
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Prior experience in a manufacturing industry with mixing, batching or compounding equipment is preferred.

Work Environment Composite Operator

This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).

401(k) plan with a 50% employer match. 

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Ongoing training and development programs.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Composite Operator I position.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.