Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or
organization.)
The Operator - Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset,
set-up and operation of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, Roll
Mills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.
Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and
responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
2nd Shift - Monday - Thursday; 4:30pm-3:00am - Pay starting at $21.47 per hour
- $1,000 Sign - On Bonus offered after successful completion of 180 days of employment
- Weekly Production Bonuses
Level 1 Operator:
• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member.
• Attend safety training.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the “6S” system (sort, set in order, shine,
standardize, sustain, & safety).
• Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements.
• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as “helper”. Assist “main”
operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.
• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance fromLevel 2 & 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
• Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worn
tooling.
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer
satisfaction.
• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Strive to perform standardized “best practices”.
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment.
• Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
Level 2 Operator:
• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities.
• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Holt Melt Machine as “main” operator with minimal
assistance from Level 3 Operators. “Main” operator must be able to dictate correct setups
and machine settings to ensure quality products are being made. Provide “helper” with
directions and communicate what help is required.
• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimal
assistance from Level 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with
setup.
• Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring level II operators if necessary.
Level 3 Operator:
• Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be “main” operator on all Press Brakes,
Shears, and Hot Melt Machines.
• Or Setup and Operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, or
Welders with no assistance. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.
• Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operating
procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects.
• Assist and train Level I and II Operators.
Career Progression Opportunities:
There are III levels of Operators that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined
above.
Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to
successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)
Level 1 Operator:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to three
months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and
experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties of
Operator I job grade Level.
Level 2 Operator:
• Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year. Once an operator reaches this level of
proficiency, even if the 1 year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasks
may begin.
Level 3 Operator:
• Rotated through all of the machine cell and set up positions as an Operator II with
minimal assistance for 3 years.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are
required to perform the essential duties of this job.)
• None Required
Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed
to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from
injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections,
corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work
place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working
condition.
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