Production Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports production on the shop floor by operating and troubleshooting multiple pieces of ancillary equipment and machines. Press Operators assist in housekeeping and material/scrap transport as well. Press Operators monitor and respond to machine alarms engaging in basic troubleshooting and repairs. Press Operators perform quality checks as well and work in a fast-paced team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the company’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures
• Monitor and troubleshoot support machinery (Flexlink, AGV Unloader, Sorters/Loaders, Stacker and iCarts)
• Know the troubleshooting guides and basic HMI operations of the support equipment.
• Handle wash trays with another team member and repair nests (full, partial, rejected and empty wash trays).
• Process reject wash trays and obtain samples per policy. Reinsert or dump depending on results.
• Dumping scrap barrels from redraws, cupper, flexlink and sorters.
• Ability to clear cascade jams and restart the equipment.
• Familiar with all of the Quality procedures (containment, reintroduction, can inspections).
• Operate equipment such as forklift and RICO to dump scrap hoppers and move coils.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as picking up cans, mopping, cleaning out equipment and enclosures
• Replace and move waste collection totes via forklift and know hazardous waste label requirements
• Change out and replace Renoform oil barrel on the emulsion systems.
• Operate manual push trolleys on Line 5 moving a stack of wash trays from loader to washer or return conveyor to loader
• Participate in documentation control and completing required logs
• Escalate any issues that can’t be resolved to the Press Tech and Production Supervisor
• Follow all documented processes and procedures to maintain standard work / best practices adherence.
• Adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and follow all safety processes and protocols

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Fast paced, high intensity teamwork environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose automated production machinery
• Ability to actively listen and read comprehensive documents
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned
• Team player, dedicated to overall company performance and the ability to get along with others
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm and drive; able to work independently as needed
• Reliable attendance on-site required
• Ability to work various shifts if needed, to support a 24/7 operation
• Must be at least 18 years or older

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, lift and crouch very frequently
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, use tools and equipment, manipulate, handle or feel small parts for inspection
• Occasionally required to sit in order to work on a computer
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 35lbs. frequently
• Ability to inspect small parts visually and with the use of magnifying equipment
• Strong depth perception to set up equipment and to operate forklifts
• Use of ladders and stairs frequently to access cascades or flexlink