Production Associate (Hand Lamination)

Produce composite laminates to be used in the production of advanced aerospace composite laminate to be used in sails, medical devices, outdoor applications, etc. This position will set up, operate, adjust and clean all equipment required to produce CT products in accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.  Take samples and determine properties of the produced intermediate and finished products.  Maintain records of raw materials and the finished product in the appropriate system. Inspect and pack finished product. Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate and finished products.  Assist in the training, guidance and leadership of other team members. Exposure to hazardous conditions and contaminants.

Essential Functions

• Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient requirements, rules, and procedures. 
• Assures that all employees follow established occupational safety rules, housekeeping, Hazmat regulations, JSAs and SOPs. 
• Address and report person(s) behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible manner and document observed risks. 
• Abides by an enforced Avient procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreement; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, camera, computers or Avient property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient property and keys.
• Set up, operate, adjust and clean all equipment required to produce CT products in accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.  Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining quality product. Take samples and determines properties of the produced intermediate and finished products. Prepares samples for offline quality checks. Supply and maintain inventory of components/supplies as needed. Correct process conditions with given limits, to maintain desired quality. Communicate any issue related to the product to Shift Lead/Shift Supervisor.  Performs minor preventative maintenance.
• Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Dyneema CT intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or Avient property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient property and keys.
• Inspects and pack finished product.  Performs in-process quality checks as required.  Demonstrates a commitment to quality by ensuring all product documentation is accurate and complete. 
• Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP’s, and other related documentation and activities.  Ensures Company guidelines related to company policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping and cost effectiveness are met.
• Maintain records of the used raw materials and the produced products in the appropriate computer system. Enters data about components, intermediate and finished products into the tracing and tracking system. Maintain accurate production related records.
• Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate and finished products. Receives, stores, handles and delivers raw materials and finished products as required or directed. Utilize standard material handling equipment.  Operate rider and/or walk for truck and overhead crane.
• Utilize good judgment in making critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety and other related activities. 
• Identifies problems related to equipment, work orders, log books, set-ups and other related activities and recommends ways to solve. Makes suggestions regarding product quality, safety precautions, and work improvements Inform Lead of any problems that may impair the quality of the CT product, packaging components, work efficiency and/or safety.
• Participates in Near Miss investigations, setting up RCA and JSA.
• Participates in SHE, Quality or other special task teams if business requires. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Projects or Special Assignments:

• Operational Excellence Roles

This position involves work with (supervision of) and/or handling hazardous materials and waste at the APM work site.  Worker has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.  Training is required within six months of worker assuming duty, and once a year thereafter.  Worker is responsible for proper handling, documentation, inspection and transporting around the facility of hazardous wastes.  Worker may also be responsible for responding to emergencies involving hazardous waste. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a fibers production,  environment and/or equivalent military technical experience or training.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
• Knowledge of changeovers/cleaning/set-up, work instructions
• Ability to perform mathematical computation; problem solving. 
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Organize, schedule and follow-up on activities.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English language.
• Basic computer skills (Work and Access)
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes.
• Mechanical skills & knowledge including equipment assembly. 
• Ability to identify problems and utilize good decision-making skills to resolve.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to constantly produce at established production rates. 
• Attention to detail, alertness, skill in detecting and identify machine or process problems.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read gauges, dials, meters and set controllers; ability to coordinate hand-arm manipulation. 

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. 
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. 
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud. 
• Proper personal safety equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipment is dictated by the plant safety guidelines. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditions. 
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.