Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports production on the shop floor by operating and troubleshooting multiple pieces of ancillary equipment and machines. Press Operators assist in housekeeping and material/scrap transport as well. Press Operators monitor and respond to machine alarms engaging in basic troubleshooting and repairs. Press Operators perform quality checks as well and work in a fast-paced team environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Undertake all duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the company’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures
- Monitor and troubleshoot support machinery (Flexlink, AGV Unloader, Sorters/Loaders, Stacker and iCarts)
- Know the troubleshooting guides and basic HMI operations of the support equipment.
- Handle wash trays with another team member and repair nests (full, partial, rejected and empty wash trays).
- Process reject wash trays and obtain samples per policy. Reinsert or dump depending on results.
- Dumping scrap barrels from redraws, cupper, flexlink and sorters.
- Ability to clear cascade jams and restart the equipment.
- Familiar with all of the Quality procedures (containment, reintroduction, can inspections).
- Operate equipment such as forklift and RICO to dump scrap hoppers and move coils.
- Perform housekeeping duties such as picking up cans, mopping, cleaning out equipment and enclosures
- Replace and move waste collection totes via forklift and know hazardous waste label requirements
- Change out and replace Renoform oil barrel on the emulsion systems.
- Operate manual push trolleys on Line 5 moving a stack of wash trays from loader to washer or return conveyor to loader
- Participate in documentation control and completing required logs
- Escalate any issues that can’t be resolved to the Press Tech and Production Supervisor
- Follow all documented processes and procedures to maintain standard work / best practices adherence.
- Adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and follow all safety processes and protocols
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Fast paced, high intensity teamwork environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose automated production machinery
- Ability to actively listen and read comprehensive documents
- Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned
- Team player, dedicated to overall company performance and the ability to get along with others
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm and drive; able to work independently as needed
- Reliable attendance on-site required
- Ability to work various shifts if needed, to support a 24/7 operation
- Must be at least 18 years or older
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, lift and crouch very frequently
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, use tools and equipment, manipulate, handle or feel small parts for inspection
- Occasionally required to sit in order to work on a computer
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 35lbs. frequently
- Ability to inspect small parts visually and with the use of magnifying equipment
- Strong depth perception to set up equipment and to operate forklifts
- Use of ladders and stairs frequently to access cascades or flexlink
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose automated production machinery
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-intensity teamwork environment
- Ability to actively listen and read comprehensive documents
- Flexibility to perform other assigned tasks
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation
- Reliable on-site attendance
- Ability to work various shifts supporting a 24/7 operation
- At least 18 years old
- Ability to frequently walk, stand, stoop, kneel, lift, crouch, reach, and handle tools and equipment
- Ability to frequently lift at least 35 pounds
- Ability to visually inspect small parts using magnifying equipment
- Strong depth perception for equipment setup and forklift operation
- Ability to frequently use ladders and stairs
What We Do
H&T Nevada, LLC is a Sparks, Nevada manufacturing facility within the Heitkamp & Thumann Group. Established as a joint venture with Trans-Matic in 2015, it supplies high-volume 2170 battery cans to Panasonic Energy North America at the first U.S. Gigafactory. Its work forms part of the Group’s precision-formed component business serving portable energy and electro-mobility markets, supporting North American battery production.
