Job Information
TN Michigan, LLC Production Operator in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
SUMMARY:
The focus of this position is to setup, operate, and troubleshoot various types of plastic processing machinery in a safe and efficient manner while producing product quality that meets all customer and internal standards. Experience with CNC lathes and programming is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø Shall promote safe and good work habits by example. Follow all plant safety rules and regulations. Immediately report unsafe working conditions or equipment. Maintain work areas in a clean and safe manner.
Ø Notify Manager or Shift Leader of any operations that failed or experienced problems. Ensure maintenance work orders are issued as appropriate. Follow up as necessary if maintenance problems are re-occurring.
Ø Attend Company meetings when in the plant or as directed. Attend and participate in Workcell meetings as an active member of the production team.
Ø Maintain an open mind to change and improvement. Participate in problem solving activities as required in any area of the plant. Actively seek assistance with production or processing problems when needed.
Ø Understand process work-flow in the plant. Read and follow Router instructions and be able to complete all processing and quality documentation. Input and retrieve required lot information on the AS-400 mainframe system.
Ø Understand and use finished goods, scheduling, and shop supply kanban cards in the workcell. Understand and use purchasing requisitions as required.
Ø Understand and use a variety of micrometers, calipers, and hand-held gages. Understand and use the Kurt Check gaging software. Perform 100% visual and/or visual sampling on in-process and finished product to determine lot acceptance levels. Understand and use the "Suspect Material" process as necessary.
Ø Access and navigate through company procedures on the computer intranet.
Ø Have the ability to setup, operate, and troubleshoot various plastic processing equipment and CNC lathes. This includes Centerless Form Grinders, plastic grinding and finishing machines and auxiliary equipment, and plastic polishing or sorting machines and auxiliary equipment, and CNC lathes. Proper operation and understanding of out-of-control processes is required.
Ø Understanding and use of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) cards for inspection and maintaining processing equipment.
Ø Understanding and use of machine scheduling tools used in the plastic production areas.
Ø Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have any direct reports.