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Lead Operator - 2nd Shift

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Carpinteria, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2025
💰 $100,100/yr($60,100/yr$100,100/yr)

About the role

The Opportunity:

Under close supervision, assemble mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive assembly operations. Use various hand and power tools and operates equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses in order to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and/or assemble. Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitor quality of products and raw materials. May read simple blueprints. Perform simple routine maintenance and cleaning. Determine and corrects minor machine malfunctions.Mentor less-experienced peers and assist supervisors, but does not formally supervise others.

The Opportunity:
Lead Operator - 2nd Shift
Assists in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff responsible for the operation of equipment and preparation of materials. Ensures high levels of staff productivity by reviewing inspections, reports, and physically observing work performed. Assists in developing performance standards and evaluation of staff.
Provides or coordinates training of new and existing operators in areas such as, but not limited to safe work techniques, time-saving methods, use and documentation of runsheets, and identification of safety concerns. Works with employees to learn additional skills and correct deficiencies.
Perseveres through various working conditions to complete tasks and projects. Takes appropriate measures to meet department needs and timelines, and to address team shortcomings. Provides work direction and appropriate feedback through multiple communication channels as deemed appropriate.
Develops personal strategies for juggling competing demands. Examines the impact of current and/or upcoming changes on the work group processes and provides direction to others on adjusting accordingly.
What we’re looking for:
•    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Level II: Assists in supervision of lower-level employees (Lead Operator and Operators).
•    QUALIFICATIONS
•    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
•    Knowledge of process production activities in a chemical or mechanical manufacturing environment. Prior experience at NuSil preferred. A.A. in Chemistry, Math, or equivalent experience helpful. Knowledge of OSHA, NFPC, HazWoper, and other governmental regulatory requirements (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, ISO, FDA, etc.) required. Working knowledge of functions within a typical business supply chain (e.g., shipping, receiving, order procurement / purchasing, scheduling and execution) required. Excellent oral and written skills. Computer literate (MS WORD/EXCEL). Previous supervisory experience preferred.
•    Previous experience as Operator at NuSil. With 1 - 3 years employment as Lead Operator Manufacturing at NuSil.
•    LANGUAGE SKILLS
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
•    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
•    Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to implement appropriate metrics and monitoring. Ability to perform calculations and record data accurately. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and the ability to implement appropriate metrics and monitoring.
•    REASONING ABILITY
•    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Experience and / or knowledge of continuous quality improvement systems and implementations and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
•    Requires the ability to:
•    Carry out the functions of the position and accomplish operational goals.
•    Build productive work teams, schedule, assign and review the work of subordinates.
•    Plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines.
•    Analyze situation

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