Production Operator

Kent, Washington

Quanex
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What's attractive about the Production position?

  • Work only 14 - 15 days/month with built-in OT.
  • Referral bonus up to another $2,500.
  • Comprehensive Benefit Packing, including:
    • Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Supplement Benefits - Life & AD&D insurance
    • Financial Benefits - 401K w/match, tuition assistance, ESPP, FSA & HSA opportunities
    • Work/Life Benefits - PTO, Sick Time, Holiday, & Wellness memberships

Summary: Work as part of a team, as well as independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts, to customer specifications, with minimal waste.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in pre-shift meetings to review Safety, Quality, and Production goals.

• Review production schedule, and perform work in accordance with targets, while maintaining a safe work environment.

• Place parts into crates, and label according to packaging procedures using safe body mechanics.

• Perform quality checks on parts and document results in accordance with standard work tasks.

• Cut and weigh product samples for Quality Assurance, testing, or customer requirements.

• Identify and inform appropriate staff regarding product defects.

• Anticipate the demand for needed materials by planning and monitoring assigned lines.

• Record 'sold' quantity, scrap quantity, line speed, SPC, and OEE.

• Push finished product cards to staging area, replace empty cart, and pre-load the first stage of packaging.

• Follow all safety procedures, rules and guidelines; and notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues

• Responsible for attending work on time and for scheduled hours each day.

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• Adhere to and complete work within the 5S standards, SOPs, and OSHA guidelines.

Extruder III & IV:

• Responsible for machine set up and color change.

• Machine maintenance as needed

• Responsibility for training and mentoring lower levels.

Education and Experience:

• A high school degree, or equivalent preferred.

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good reading ability and basic math skills, including the ability to read and understand packaging layouts and other manufacturing documentation.

• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to log into a variety of systems, and enter data accurately. Ability to use hand tools, previous experience with calipers, a plus.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled, required.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• A positive attitude with a desire to contribute to a team.

• An interest in learning new skills, and career growth.

• Safety focus with a willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.
Date Posted: 08 May 2024
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