Job Description

Role: Production Operator

Location: Reading PA

12 months contract

Description

11pm to 7am Sunday thru Friday

Note: Direct Experience with powder coating, production process (extruder, grinder, weigh up operations, contamination control, particle size analysis) Explicit data recording and quality control tasks specific to powder coating, experience with continues improvement programs in manufacturing environments.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Work under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor.
• Help run, maintain, and clean machines used to make powder coatings.
• Work in one of these areas: Weigh Up, Extruder, or ICM (Grinding).
• Focus on safety, quality, and meeting daily production goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Main tasks you'll do):

• Safely operate production machines by following proper procedures.
• Do daily tasks like cleaning, simple maintenance, and recording data.
• Report any safety, quality, or production issues to your supervisor.
• Attend safety and team meetings.
• Take part in safety, quality, and improvement programs.
• Always follow safety rules and stop unsafe work if needed.

SPECIFIC AREA TASKS:

WEIGH UP OPERATORS:

• Wash large containers (totes).
• Weigh raw materials for the production batch.
• Prepare and test samples.
• Move materials to the blender or sample area.

EXTRUDER OPERATORS:

• Use basic mechanical skills to set up the machine.
• Clean the machine before starting a new batch.
• Control the feed rate while making product.
• Move finished product to the next work area.

ICM (GRINDING) OPERATORS:

• Grind product in correct order to avoid contamination.
• Check with previous shift operator for machine cleanliness.
• Test product size and quality.
• Pack product manually at the Reading site.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (What you need for the job):

• High School Diploma is preferred (but not always required).
• Able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Can read and follow instructions.
• Can use or learn to use a forklift safely.
• Can move large containers using hand trucks.
• Can measure and weigh materials accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Care about safety for yourself and others.
• Can walk and stand for the full shift.
• Able to climb stairs in steel-toed shoes and wear PPE (like hardhat and respirator).

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