Fabrication Operator

Summary:

This role will function as part of a team to meet production goals.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and monitor all manufacturing parameters relating to the safe, efficient fabrication of silicone rubber products.
• Perform adjustments on fabrication machine to control the configuration of the product as per specifications on work order.
• Measuring and gauging thickness of material by using micrometers and various measuring/quality control instruments to maintain consistent product performance.
• Assure that a sufficient quantity of raw material base is available to meet daily production demands by recording all inventory material usage on work orders and within computer software system.
• Utilize overhead crane and other lifting/moving devices to assist in the transfer of materials.
• Perform and record all in-process inspection/testing relating to maintaining product traceability and run documentation.
• Conduct housekeeping by cleaning machine/rollers between product change overs.
• Communicate with various departments such as quality, shipping and value added relative to product quality issues and availability of material for further processing or shipping.
• Perform cycle counting to insure inventory accuracy.
• Perform nonconforming material process including DMR's and hold tags.
• Participate in the training of new employees.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years previous fabrication/slitting experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers