Position Title: Production Operator

Department: Production                                                               Manager: Production Manager

Tier Level: 15                                                                                      FLSA: Non-Exempt

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Essential Functions:

• Manufacture polyimide tubing and monitor lots to ensure they meet product and customer requirements.
• Inspect and receive production materials to ensure they meet product requirements prior to use.
• Perform random final inspections.
• Collect data for customers if required.
• Read customer drawings and follow specifications on them.
• Follow MicroLumen’s procedures.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent which includes having the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Previous Work Experience:

• Previous quality control experience is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in machine troubleshooting is preferred.
• This position requires on-the-job training.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to display fine manipulation by constantly using both hands and all fingers to handle and use micrometers.
• Must be able to work in a room with temperature variation.
• Must be able to constantly display near visual acuity to inspect and detect small defects and measurements in tubing and visually interpret dimensions from hand-held micrometers.
• Must be able to follow very detailed instructions.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and maintain quality.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Must be flexible in working hours.
• Must be able to use judgment to know when ovens and other equipment are malfunctioning.
• Must be able to use judgment to modify production parameters if production run is in danger of being out of specification.
• Must take care to avoid minor burns.
• Must have strong analytical skills to analyze and resolve problems effectively.
• Must consistently demonstrate the Roberds’ Way values.

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Demonstrated Competency Training Plans will be assigned as applicable to prove competency within the Production department. These training plans may consist of quizzes and/or the demonstration of processes performed in the Production department.