TSLOTS Operator - 1st Shift

DEPARTMENT: TSLOTS

JOB TITLE: TSLOTS Operator 1

REPORTS TO: TSLOTS Facilitator

SHIFT DAYS /HOURS:  8 hr. shifts (Mon-Fri) 7:00 am- 3:00 pm) Must be willing and able to work Mandatory OT on off days as necessary.

The TSLOTS Operator I is an essential part of the manufacturing team and ensures the flow of finished products that are necessary for the TSLOTS business to be successful. The TSLOTS OP I will consist of all functions related to material handling, packing, assembly, and fabrication of TSLOTS parts.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Grizzly Mill or TM2 experience a plus.

• Operate a fork-lift as required.

• Verify that all metal is packed properly and adequately banded.

• Tag each bundle with packing tag.

• Record all data on required paperwork or in EPICS.

• Keep work area clean and safe.

• Measure part length and verify that they meet the requirements of the shop order.

• Visually inspect parts for surface defects. (Dents, Scratches, blisters, die lines, streaks)

• Understand the difference between using variable and attribute gages to check parts.

• Able to understand material handling techniques to package parts off machines (when necessary).

• Operate a finish saw per saw OPI Job Description.

• Perform all required quality and equipment checks.

• Responsible for all final cuts to length processes for the TSLOTS Department.

• Verify all saw setups for accuracy.

• Communicate effectively with Supervisors, Line Leaders, and co-workers.

• Keep work area clean and safe.

• Wear required PPE.

• Inform Supervisor of any quality or equipment or safety concerns.

• Work without supervision at a good pace.

• Have an acute awareness of conditions and hazards associated with the job.

• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor.

  • These duties may require the temporary transfer to another department.

Work Environment / Physical Demands: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and always without air conditioning. 

What You Will Need: 

• Must be able to read and understand shop orders.

• Must be able to read and understand tape measures.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Must be able to use banding equipment, air nail gun, and radial arm wood saw.   

• Must be able to read and understand Bonnell shop orders.

• Must be able to understand decimals, fractions, and tolerances.

• Must be able to use various quality gauges.

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Basic math skills

 What You’ll Love About Us: 

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY

• We’re People Leaders

• Competitive Pay

• Employee Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation

  • Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K

  • Tuition Reimbursement