Production Operator

SUMMARY OF JOB CONTENTS

The Production Operator is an hourly position. Production Operators will be expected to understand and safely execute all duties as outlined in the Standard Work Instructions. In addition, this person will have responsibility for cleaning the winder area, handling and packaging fiber spools, periodic machine cleaning and other assignments as deemed necessary. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders and stairs and walk or stand for considerable lengths of time. 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES

Performing all duties associated with operating a fiber line in a safe and efficient manner. 

 

Trainee level

• Performing all duties associated with packaging fiber spools in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Work in and maintain a team culture and assist co-workers in performing tasks, as necessary.
• Keep winder spooling machinery clean and functioning efficiently.
• Monitor fiber quality and ensure spool size and size content meet customer specifications.
• Must quickly, safely and consistently respond to winder issues.
• Other necessary duties as assigned by Lead or Supervisor.
• Must wear and ensure co-workers wear badge and all safety required personal protective equipment for the position.
• Must properly maintain all equipment and tools; including but not limited to PPE, HCN monitors, radios, cleaning tools, knives, scissors and uniforms.

 

Operator

• Perform all duties listed above.
• Must meet and maintain qualification status for all Production Operator Benchmarks as outlined in the Production Performance Assessment Training Curriculum. 
• Assist in training of General Laborers and Operator Trainees.
• Operators must ensure proper techniques are used in key situations such as correcting wraps, splicing, etc.
• Must quickly, safely and consistently respond to production line issues.

 

Senior Operator

• Perform all duties listed above.
• Assist in training of General Laborers, Operators and Operator Trainees
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Must be able to serve as a member of the wrap team.
• Conducts regular Shift Safety Inspections with building supervision.

 

Expert Operator

• Perform all duties listed above.
• Assist in training of General Laborers, Operator Trainees, Operators and Senior Operators.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of department and work crew.  
• Reviews and suggests changes to operating procedures.
• Suggests or initiates plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.  

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Trainee

• Must have and maintain an excellent safety and attendance record.
• Must be able to work rotating shift schedule.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good mathematical ability.
• Must be able to monitor fiber line process and react safely and quickly to process problems.
• Must be able to learn, comprehend and retain the information to become efficient at monitoring the product during packaging, ensuring finished product quality and troubleshooting equipment function.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

 

Operator

• Must meet above knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Successfully completes benchmark testing for the Production Operator position.
• Must possess an overall knowledge of plant equipment machinery and be able to learn processes.
• Must be able to monitor fiber line process and react safely and quickly to process problems.
• Must be able to learn, comprehend and maintain the information to become efficient at monitoring the product during processing, ensuring finished product quality and troubleshooting equipment function.

 

Senior Operator

• Must meet above knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 9 months of carbon fiber experience required.
• Must have knowledge of the Line Operating System and complete functionality from the Creel input through the Winders.
• Must successfully complete a knowledge review conducted by Management personnel.

 

Expert Operator

• Must meet above knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 1 year of carbon fiber experience required.
• Must be able to troubleshoot using Lab Data and SPC charts.
• Able to work well on own without close supervision and make safe, efficient and effective appropriate level decisions.
• Must demonstrate knowledge through successfully completing Expert Operator benchmark testing.