Whisker Operator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Operating one whisker machine with ability to operate either machine at one time
• •Adjusting dies, feed mechanisms, alignments, and all other machine parameters to achieve objectives
• •Troubleshooting machine problems and replacing worn or broken machine parts as required
• •Escalating major equipment issues to Maintenance Team
• •Performing product changes when and where needed
• •Loading coils of flat steel on the turntables using a forklift
• •Unloading whiskers from the machine, bundling them and packaging into boxes
• •Weighing, moving, and organizing boxes of whiskers using carts and forklifts
• •Meeting all quality and production standards, minimizing scrap and downtime
• •Labeling, packaging, and palletizing boxes of whiskers for storage, inventory, and shipping
• •Performing all job functions in a safe manner, follow and enforce all policies and procedures
• •Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• •Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed
• •Communicating and working with Material Handlers to ensure an appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials is delivered to the Whisker Department as needed
• •Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems
• •Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor
• •Moving materials as needed using forklifts or overhead cranes
• •Must be able to handle self in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors
• •Ability to take responsibility for self and team
• •Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• •Must be able to continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms, wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 75 lbs
• •Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to dusty or dirty ambient conditions
• •Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to hot or cold ambient conditions
• •Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to mild chemical irritants
• •Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment
• •Must have the ability to complete two or more tasks simultaneously

Desired Qualifications

• •Excellent safety and attendance record
• •Ability to work 12 hour rotating day and night shifts, and report on time for scheduled shifts and follow company attendance policies
• •Possesses strong communication skills both written and verbal
• •Possesses basic knowledge in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages
• •Possesses basic computer skills
• •Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills
• •Understands production rates and production schedules
• •Ability to balance and achieve results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction
• •Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision and maintain a working and up-to-date knowledge of products and services