Production Operator III

Job Summary:

The Production Operator III at Mate Precision Technologies performs departmental urethane production, set-up and operation of the manual lathe and mill machines in the urethane area, set-up and operation of the CNC punch press, hole-popping, black oxide maintenance, and various other departmental operations.

• Precisely measure and mix chemicals used for several types of molded urethane parts produced at Mate to manufacturing specifications.
• Set up and operate ovens, manual lathes, and mill machines to complete urethane parts.
• Help design and/or improve the design of molds and methods of pouring and curing urethane products.
• Set up and operate CNC punch press (Euromac) machines.
• Perform various manual tasks, including loading and unloading thru-feed centerless grinders, and other duties as assigned by the foreman/manager.
• Inspect parts for conformance to specifications.
• Aid in maintaining an accurate inventory through correct and precise recording of component usage.
• Clean and treat parts or assemblies with rust preventative.
• Participate in establishing quality standards and process documentation for the area.
• Reports any machine problems or breakdowns to the foreman and plant engineering department.
• Actively participate in lean activities, 6S, Kaizen events, and other improvement projects and teams.
• Act as the subject matter expert in urethane processes, including training others.
• Wear proper PPE, including a hood, when working with urethane.
• Collaborate with others, is open-minded, responsive, and supportive of others' efforts to succeed.
• Demonstrate integrity by being reliable, dependable, having good judgment, being honest, and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Respectful of others, encouraging others to share their ideas, actively listening to others, and having common courtesy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal, is required.
• Competency in operating and performing complex manual equipment and basic inspection devices is required.
• Experience working with an ERP system (such as Oracle and/or Factivity) is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as SDS sheets, work instructions, and manuals related to the maintenance and operation of various equipment is required.

• Frequent standing, reaching, and walking.
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and some chemicals is common.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay, Work Schedule, & Benefits:

• Work Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am-3:00 pm
• Pay Range: $25.48 - $28.20/hour
• Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, PTO, Paid Holidays, and More.
• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing plan.
• Award-winning Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Compensation details: 25.48-28.2 Hourly Wage

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