Assembler 2, General

Responsible for loading, operating, and unloading rubber press equipment to manufacture products that meet all product specifications, quality standards, and production requirements while minimizing waste and maintaining a safe work environment.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Previous manufacturing or production assembly experience preferred.
• Experience operating rubber press equipment or similar manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of raw materials, press parameters, and production processes.
• Ability to perform trimming, inspection, cooling, and palletizing activities.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Ability to identify and report defects, scrap, and production issues.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including overnight shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lift materials and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GMP/QSR and quality standards is preferred
• Load raw materials into the press according to established procedures, ensuring proper weight and material distribution for consistent Mold coverage.
• Monitor and operate press equipment to ensure lubrication, temperature, tonnage, and cycle times meet product specifications. Report any equipment issues or process deficiencies to the setup technician or supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by properly disposing of scrap, waste, and other materials in designated locations.
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and workstations by removing oil, cured scrap, water, and other contaminants that could affect product quality before or after curing.
• Accurately complete production, quality, and process documentation.
• Trim excess material from pads, inspect stoppers for quality defects, and perform necessary corrective actions when defects are identified.
• Process manufactured pads through the cooling unit according to established procedures.
• Stack and place pads or stoppers onto pallets or other designated storage locations.
• Follow all safety policies, environmental procedures, and Quality System Regulations (QSRs) always.