Manufacturing Associate, Levels I,II,III - Part Time
Posted: 2/14/2018
Location: Ankeny, IA
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Job Summary
This position pays $21 per hour. Work scheduled to be determined based upon availability.
Serves
as a member of a high performance manufacturing team creating quality products
to satisfy our customer’s needs. Provides assistance to manufacturing teams in
various roles as needed. Based on
training level and experience, initially inspects product, operates a variety
of hand tools and power equipment to finish product and to add accessory parts
to product in accordance with customer specifications and Centro’s quality
system standards. Assists to prepares and maintain work site, tools and
equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe operating condition. Responsible for
security, care, and safety of assigned tools and equipment. May be assigned to
work at various workstations to meet production schedules and customer needs.
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Relevance and Importance of this Position at
Centro, Inc.
The
Manufacturing Associate assists full time Associates in ensuring that only
products that meet or exceed our customer's needs, expectations, and
requirements are sent. We will not meet our warranty returns PPM goals and most
importantly, we will not have customers that appreciate Centro, unless they are
satisfied with the quality of product they receive. The Manufacturing Associate
performs a variety of tasks based on the needs of the team they are working
with, the product mix, and the training and skills they possess. From cleaning,
organizing and managing inventory of components and parts, initial inspection
and identification of molding defects, to performing leak testing on tanks,
this role is important to the overall success of machine teams and helping the
business achieve production and quality objectives.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and
responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
LEVEL I
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Works safely at all times, complies with all safety rules and
requirements, wears all necessary protective equipment, has knowledge of OSHA
hazard communications, material safety data sheets (MSDS), lock-out procedures,
bloodborne pathogens, and fire and tornado safety procedures. “Safety First” in
work performance.
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Performs the following tasks at various workstations to complete the
manufacturing of rotomolded plastic products in accordance with customer and
quality specifications and production pace required: Organizes work site for
optimum productivity and safety; assists other team members as necessary to achieve
desired results and goals.
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Completes trimming, deburring, sanding, deflashing on molded parts.
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Understands and applies Centro Quality Policy and works towards the
achievement of stretch goals and related Quality objectives. Has knowledge of
Quality Assurance System and Procedures, assuming responsibility for a variety
of Quality System Procedure (QSP) sections as assigned. Practices “Quality
First” in work performance.
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Maintains appropriate pace of work to comply with output requirements.
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Maintains clean, orderly work site, and maintains care of tools and
equipment for enhanced safety, productivity, and organizational profitability.
LEVEL
II added responsibilities (in addition to LEVEL I)
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Performs variety of required operations on product using hand and power
tools, completes any necessary addition of accessory parts to finish product;
packs or otherwise prepares inspected product for shipment; Completes accessory
addition, and some other necessary tasks to complete product manufacturing and
finishing operations (based on training and experience with those operations).
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Prepares product for shipment by selecting and using the following hand
and power tools effectively and safely: bandsaw, drill, sander, router, clamps,
propane torch, trimmer, knife, shrink wrapper, tape machines, ruler, press,
cutter, calipers, pen and pencil, micrometer, measuring gauges, and any other
tools which may be introduced.
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Notifies Process Pro or Process Support of any supply needs, accessory
shortage, or malfunctioning tools or equipment. May perform minor maintenance
on tools and equipment, and may assist in handling of materials as necessary.
LEVEL
III added responsibilities (in addition to LEVEL I and II)
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Uses computer, reads, and initiates written documents (PSR, PCN) to
ensure compliance with specifications.
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Reports any product defect to a Leader and Quality Assurance Technician for
direction and correction. Marks defects on product and completes yellow hold
tag and affixes to defective product. Performs any necessary rework on
defective product to meet quality requirements and specifications.
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Assists in keeping accurate production records and ensures optimum
communications and cooperation with team members, including QA Technician, Business
Process Pro, Business Process Support, Business Process Owner, and Associates
on other shifts.
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Practices continuous improvement in job performance through
cross-training, continuous education for skills enhancement, and offering ideas
to improve personal productivity and organizational profitability.
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If properly trained, provides coverage for the Machine Operator and
Assistant Machine Operator during scheduled break times. May also provide back
up machine coverage as assigned by management.
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Performs other related job duties as assigned by management, which may
include assisting in training new Associates, assisting in cleaning of plant
premises and recycling efforts, and operating fork lift (if certified).
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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An ability and desire to learn and apply a wide variety of tasks directly
related to the manufacturing of rotomolded plastic product is required. For
Levels II and III, must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools and
assigned equipment effectively and safely to perform the essential job
functions.
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Must be able to follow written and oral instructions; add, subtract,
multiply and divide numbers; and learn and apply organizational and computer
skills sufficiently to perform essential job functions.
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Must be able to read, write, speak, and hear sufficiently for effective
interpersonal communications and to perform essential functions of the job
effectively.
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A commitment to safety, quality, continuous
improvement, customer satisfaction, teamwork, workstation cleanliness, high productivity,
and consistently good punctual attendance is required. Must learn and practice basic team functions;
including problem solving, cooperation, communications, conflict resolution,
and action planning.
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Must achieve the
competencies defined in Centro’s Quality System in order to become, and
continue to be qualified for this position.
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Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Must be able to judge depth, distinguish colors,
detect variances visually and read measurements, computer screen data and
written documents. Must be able to grasp, feel, and handle product, lift and
carry product weighing up to 30 pounds continuously, carry product weighing up
to 50 pounds periodically, stand for long periods, walk and climb stairs,
stoop, reach and bend and pass physical exam.
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Work Environment and Schedule
Work
is performed in a manufacturing environment, with a temperature range between
50 and 110 degrees F. Part time hours may be scheduled at any time Monday
through Sunday based on need.
Manufacturing Associates may communicate availability and preferred
hours. However, once committed to a
scheduled time, the Associate is expected to arrive on time and work the entire
shift. Late or no attendance will result
in penalties according to the attendance policy. Break and meal periods in designated areas of up to 20
minutes per 4-hour shift are provided.