Operator - Die Shop

Summary: Works in the Die Shop achieve targeted results in safety, product quality, and output.

Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

Ability to operate department equipment, in a safe and efficient manner. Helps to train new team members Participates in Continuous Improvement activities and maintains Plymouth Tube Housekeeping Standards. Records component data, when needed. Updates Value Stream Leader on employee, quality, production and safety issues. Inspects and inventories site-generated hazardous waste staging areas. Assists the transfer of site-generated hazardous waste to on-site staging areas. Directs storage of site-generated hazardous waste in the hazardous waste staging areas. Conducts inspections of Satellite Accumulation Areas. Own and role model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors by embracing and participating in an operating culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust & respect, expectations and accountability, and a passion for excellence. Understands, applies and advocates all Company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards. Understands, applies and advocates all Company Quality Standards. Attends all training as required by management. Has the authority to stop process to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes are noncompliant

Competencies

Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision. Receptive to new and different ideas

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration: Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Technology and Equipment: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a working knowledge of:

Windows operating systems & programs Microsoft Office Suite Ability to use calipers

Language Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the following language skills:

Can speak and communicate effectively to technical and non-technical team members. Can correctly interpret documents such as written instructions, spreadsheets, drawings, lists and manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Demonstrate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals, negative and positive numbers. Demonstrate ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs & use the Metric System.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and stored energy in the form of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and gravitational energy. The noise level in the work environment is above 85 dcB and hearing protection is required. Due to manufacturing technologies utilized in the area common contaminants such as dirt, dust, grease, oil steel chips, swarf and water will be present. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Also may be exposed to fumes or dust.