Operator I - Hoyt - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or

organization.)

The Operator - Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset,

set-up and operation of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, Roll

Mills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.

Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and

responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Level 1 Operator:

• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member.

• Attend safety training.

• Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the “6S” system (sort, set in order, shine,

standardize, sustain, & safety).

• Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements.

• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as “helper”. Assist “main”

operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.

• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance fromLevel 2 & 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.

• Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worn

tooling.

• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer

satisfaction.

• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.

• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.

• Strive to perform standardized “best practices”.

• Strive to maintain a positive work environment.

• Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Level 2 Operator:

• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities.

• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Holt Melt Machine as “main” operator with minimal

assistance from Level 3 Operators. “Main” operator must be able to dictate correct setups

and machine settings to ensure quality products are being made. Provide “helper” with

directions and communicate what help is required.

• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimal

assistance from Level 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with

setup.

• Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring level II operators if necessary.

Level 3 Operator:

• Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be “main” operator on all Press Brakes,

Shears, and Hot Melt Machines.

• Or Setup and Operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, or

Welders with no assistance. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.

• Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operating

procedures and work instructions.

• Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects.

• Assist and train Level I and II Operators.

Career Progression Opportunities:

There are III levels of Operators that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined

above.

Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to

successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

Level 1 Operator:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to three

months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and

experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties of

Operator I job grade Level.

Level 2 Operator:

• Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year. Once an operator reaches this level of

proficiency, even if the 1 year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasks

may begin.

Level 3 Operator:

• Rotated through all of the machine cell and set up positions as an Operator II with

minimal assistance for 3 years.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are

required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

• None Required

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed

to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions

• Attend required EHS training

• Wear the required PPE at all times

• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from

injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections,

corrective actions and safety observations

• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work

place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present

• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working

condition.