Manufacturing Operator I

at Galvion Ltd in Newport, Vermont, United States

Job Description

GALVION JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                         Manufacturing Operator I

Status:                             Hourly – Non-Exempt

Hours/Work Days:          40 hours per week (Monday through Friday)

                                        1st Shift – 7:00am-3:00pm

                                        2nd Shift – 3:00pm-11:00pm

                                        3rd Shift – 11:00pm-7:00am

Location:                           Newport, VT

PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES

The Manufacturing Associate I is an entry-level position.  Responsible to work in one area such as Assembly, Cutting, Edge-Blast-Drill, Finish, Cosmetic Conformance, Mold, Paint, Staple, Trim and other areas on the production floor. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all production activities to meet established quality standards, written work instructions, and safety guidelines while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembly: Assist in assembling components and ensuring the final product meets specifications. 
• Cutting: Operate cutting tables and other cutting machinery to ensure material is cut to the proper template or program.
• Edge-Blast-Drill: Perform laser, edge-blasting and/or drilling operations on product to prepare them for further processing.
• Cosmetic Conformance: ensure product meets specifications prior to next step in the process.  Sanding, filling, trim fibers and cleaning to confirm the proper specifications are met.
• Finish: Apply finishing techniques, including polishing, sanding, or coating, to ensure high-quality final products.
• Mold: Operate 2 presses at any given time.
• Paint: Mix and apply paint or coating to products using manual or automated systems, ensuring uniform coverage and finish to meet written requirements.
• Staple & Trim: Perform stapling, trimming, and other finishing tasks to products.
• Using established procedures and working under immediate supervision, follows exact work instructions indicating specific finish, style and quality control requirements of the product to be produced.
• Achieve acceptable daily output
• Inspects products to approved quality standards for cosmetic appearance.
• Care and proper use of dies, instruments, tools and documented equipment as instructed
• Reports production data such as parts completed, downtime, nonconformance
• Other activities as assigned to support the area safety, quality and delivery requirements.
• Performs all quality control checks.
• Participates in inventory counts and supplies and reports back material needs.

• Follow all work instructions, ensuring compliance with written procedures, quality standards, and any directives from supervisors or leads.
• Adhere to 5S housekeeping standards to maintain a clean and organized work area, contributing to overall workplace safety and efficiency.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe work environment at all times.
• Be flexible in performing new assignments and miscellaneous duties as required by the Team Lead or supervisor, including supporting team members in other areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Good attention to detail and the ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues.
• Flexibility to work in different departments and perform various tasks.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Safety-conscious with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform visual inspections for cosmetic defects per inspection criteria.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and rotate workstations.

Knowledge, Skill & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Quality Control and Quality Inspection experience is a plus.
• Must have high level of attention to detail
• Communication skills to participate in discussions and provide ideas, feedback and suggestions for process improvements. 
• Dependable – Consistently coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled worked hours.
• Must be good with basic math and capable of writing legibly to fulfill documentation of production quantities on work orders. Recording numbers and completing paperwork accurately is important.

• Mechanically inclined

• Cooperative- Ability to work in a team environment and assist co-workers in various roles within the manufacturing department. Flexibility

Behavioral Competency Requirements

Work Environment (include physical requirements)

• Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Some positions require the ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds required.
• Eye protection is required; hearing and respiratory protection may be required.
• Some positions require the need to be able to stand for long periods of time

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.