Career Opportunities: Production Operator 1 (5837)

Summary:

This role functions as part of the team to meet production goals. This position will communicate production issues and take direction from the department supervisor/lead on a daily basis. This position performs a wide range of complex duties and/or operates multiple machines.

Essential Functions:

• Set-up, operate and troubleshoot complex equipment to assure safe, efficient production of materials.
• Assist with training peers as needed.
• Perform visual inspection/measurement/testing in accordance with established procedures as needed.
• Accurately record production data into the computer database.
• Work with engineering and production on continuous improvement/Six Sigma projects as needed.
• Communicate with various departments regarding product quality issues, material availability and processing issues. 
• Maintain safe work environment (5S), minor equipment maintenance and area clean-up.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Adept at document control
• Experience with quality management and materials tracking software
• Achieved 4 primary certifications in Commercial Laminate, 5 primary certifications in Custom Laminate or all certifications in Finishing, Magtrex or other non-specialized work area