1. Job Purpose/Summary:
The Manufacturing Floater serves as a flexible team member within the production area, providing support across multiple workstations as daily needs arise. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of BDR molding and finishing operations to ensure consistent production flow, quality standards, and timely completion of manufacturing goals.
The Floater will be assigned where needed each day to support production, fill in for absent employees, assist with peak workloads, or help maintain workflow balance across departments.
2. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Review work orders to verify correct raw materials are being used.
- Set up and operate all machines in accordance with work orders and engineering specifications.
- Perform die and/or mold changes in compliance with established setup procedures.
- Maintain a full understanding of Quality Standard E00018 and provide training to new operators.
- Serve as backup to the team leader during their absence.
- Operate machines efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Physically remove panels from machines, load machines, cut/trim flash, and finish panels to meet quality standards.
- Demonstrate complete working knowledge of all machines within the department.
- Accurately label and scan completed panels in accordance with established procedures.
- Inspect tooling for damage that could impact quality or performance.
- Place scrapped products in designated scrap carts and record scrap in the ERP system.
- Monitor worker and machine performance, making necessary adjustments to meet production goals.
- Maintain housekeeping, 5S standards, and safe practices within the work area.
- Report labor and material usage into the ERP system.
- Perform other related duties as required.
3. Skills/Certifications:
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Proficiency in using ERP systems for reporting labor, material usage, and scrap.
4. Minimum Education & Work Experience Required:
- High school or GED diploma.
- 2-3 years’ work experience with injection molding machinery.
- 2-3 years’ work experience or college degree with CNC machinery recommended.
5. Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Experience operating injection molding, CNC routing, or waterjet machines strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of machine setup, tooling, and maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of quality control standards and inspection procedures.
- Attention to detail with a focus on product quality and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adjust processes to meet production goals.
- Effective communication skills and ability to train or mentor team members.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Flexibility to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
6. Supervisory Responsibility & Budget Accountability:
- Accountable for the quality of panels produced, meeting daily production targets and the care of tooling.
- Downtime between runs to a minimum.
- Little responsibility for the safety of others.
- The job is performed in a manufacturing environment where dust and noise are prevalent.
7. Other Comments:
- Works with injection molding machines, gauges, hand tools, Waterjet Production machines, and CNC routers.
- Uses independent judgement and discretion based upon the employee’s experience in the position and knowledge of the products, equipment, and services.
- Moderate levels of stress may be experienced in the performance of the job.
- The job is performed in a manufacturing environment where the environment may contain heat, dust, noise, smells from welding operators, and hazardous machining equipment.
- Raw materials and finished goods are heavy and cumbersome to handle; proper lifting equipment and techniques must be used.
- Standard PPE must be used as applicable to the specific operations.
