HOURLY PRODUCTION - Monoshell Operator

Job Summary

Work as a multi-functional team member to build a shelled pattern using Product Criteria and Robots. Will be required to clean work area and Robot cell area, including sweeping and mopping the floor.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
• Must be able to work and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
• Assemble a hanger of molds.
• Maintain expected quality levels.
• Have adequate computer skills to enter the data into the computer system and also retrieve it.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Auto-line Load

• Load patterns onto line using light weight manipulator.
• Input necessary data into computer.
• Apply latex spray when necessary.
• Maintain the auto line materials.
• Help out in other areas as needed.

Robot 7

• Load patterns.
• Input necessary data into computer.
• Apply latex spray when necessary.
• Maintain the Robot 7 materials.
• Core-fill or Hand dip as needed.
• Maintain Primary cabana organization.

Robot 8

• Pull molds when required out of Primary cabana to load.
• Input necessary data into computer.
• Maintain the Robot 8 materials.
• Apply bracing as needed.
• Maintain Back up cabana organization.                               

Collar Grind

• Unload molds.
• Pull necessary data out of computer.
• Carefully remove gasket.
• Maintain wheelabrator.

*Employees are expected to work overtime as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required. 
• WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Testing will be conducted at the La Porte WorkOne office. Required Testing: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents. Candidates MUST pass with a Level 4 or higher on ALL tests.
• ​Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to demonstrate 2 years of full-time continuous work experience with the same employer OR 6 months of manufacturing experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to execute the following:

• Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.
• Lifting intermittently. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity - position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments.
• Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc.
• Standing approximately 80% of their shift.
• Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.

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