Production Associate

Job Summary

• Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the production associate/operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery within the following departments FRP, Extrusion, Coating, Respool and Winding. The production associate/operator ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures.

  ·       Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures.

  ·       Complies with all safety policies and procedures.

  ·       Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation.

  ·       Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.

  ·       Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards.

  ·       Operates machinery according to operating procedures.

  ·       May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.

  ·       Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.

  ·       Performs all required machine cleaning

  ·       Completes and maintains all required computer inputs. 

  ·       Responsible for data integrity.

  ·       Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

  ·       Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.

  ·       Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

  ·       Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.

  ·       Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations.

  ·       Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

  Department specific job duties:

  FRP

  ·       Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs

  ·       Responsible for retrieving all needed materials

  ·       Responsible for inspecting, prep, and loading/ unloading creel materials

  ·       Responsible for doffing and helping other operators doff

  ·       Responsible for splicing yarns

  ·       Perform line set up and start up procedures

  ·       Responsible for shutting down lines and clean up

  ·       Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job

  ·       Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary

  ·       Understand our ERP system and use it efficiently

  ·       Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA

  ·       Responsible for keeping area clean and clear of safety hazards

   

  Extrusion

  ·       Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs

  ·       Responsible for line set up including tool changes, and line adjustments

  ·       Responsible for retrieving all needed materials

  ·       Responsible for using proper PPE when working inside the Hot Zones

  ·       Understand our ERP system and use it efficiently

  ·       Responsible for doffs and helping other operators doff

  ·       Collect samples, record sample data and provide samples to QA

  ·       Responsible for inspecting finished goods before pack out

  ·       Using a forklift to pack out finished goods for shipping

  ·       Inspect, prep and load material on payoff/ take-up systems

  ·       Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job

  ·       Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary

  ·       Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA

   

  Coating

  ·       Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs

  ·       Responsible for mixing resin to be used on line

  ·       Perform process line set up and start up procedures, and shut down procedures

  ·       Responsible for doffs and helping other operators doff

  ·       Responsible for splicing yarn

  ·       Using a forklift to retrieve materials needed

  ·       Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job

  ·       Monitor processes and making adjustments as necessary

  ·       Unload finished materials and perform pack out process for shipment

  ·       Responsible for providing samples to QA

  ·       Responsible for using our ERP system to pack out and make labels

  Winding

  ·       Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs

  ·       Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder gears

  ·       Responsible for inspecting, prepping, and loading/ unloading materials

  ·       Monitor process and make adjustments accordingly

  ·       Perform yarn splicing

  ·       Perform quality checks using a tensile tester

  ·       Unload finished materials and perform quality inspection before packing out

  ·       Responsible for pack out process including using our ERP system, weighing finished goods, and preparing boxes for shipment

  Respool

  ·       Responsible for correcting non-conforming reels of FRP, including sanding trash or scraping off parts of the reel

  ·       Responsible for loading/ unloading pay offs and take-ups

  ·       Responsible for achieving a leveled traverse

  ·       Using forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials

  ·       Responsible for inspecting and weighing reels before use

  ·       Perform quality inspections and provide samples for QA

  ·       Responsible for reporting scrap

  ·       Responsible for preparing reels for shipment

  ·       Understanding and using our ERP system efficiently