Production Operator Job Description Position/Title: Production Operator
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor the Production Operator is responsible for performing repetitive press or assembly operations to mass produce automotive components.
Requirements
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Performs duties as outlined in the work instructions
- Accurately record all production information on the production report as required
- Assist in line change activities as instructed
- Ensure quality of parts being produced, report all issues to supervisor immediately
- Able to work at a consistent fast pace while still possessing the ability to produce a quality part
- Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all NVOSHA and company policies and procedures regarding safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be a “lean thinker” by helping develop and maintain standards in accordance with lean Manufacturing principles
- Must be able to process required paperwork
- Understand and follow all plant Quality Teams' requirements
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas (5S)
- Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures (5S) i.e. production floor, shipping & receiving office and warehouse as needed
- Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions in English
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc:
- Requires a high school diploma/GED
- Must be able to work overtime (including weekends)
- Zero to one year of related experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 35-50 pounds
- Must be able to walk, stand, & bend in a manufacturing setting for an entire shift
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work SG-FO-621-018 REV.