Posted : Wednesday, June 12, 2024 01:24 AM
DESCRIPTION:
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
Examples include: Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
For more information, visit www.
avient.
com.
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 coating, ORC, winding or twisting.
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: Coating/ORC · Responsible for loading/unloading reels for Coating · Responsible for doffing all take-ups · Responsible for splicing yarns · Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks · Inspect, prep and load material on payoff 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 Twisting · Responsible for making minor adjustments of twisting machinery · Responsible for inspection of finished goods.
In addition, interacts with QA to provide samples at the end of operation.
· Performs and documents in-process monitoring of twisting operations · Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks · Inspect, prep and load material on payoff 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 Winding · Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder including speed, wind, traverse, spindle, slub-catchers and tension.
· Responsible for determining supply materials · Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks · Inspect, prep and load material on payoff 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 Required Skill: · Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
· Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
· Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.
· Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
· Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
· Must be able to drive fork lift.
· Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
Required Education & Experience: · US High School diploma or GED equivalency or equivalent experience · 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience (preferred extrusion experience) Additional Qualifications CORE COMPETENCIES · Teamwork Achieving Results with Urgency Communication Skills Continuous Improvement Customer Centric Principled · Interpersonal Skills · Adaptable PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: § surveillance testing conducted annually § required to wear a half mask respirator § test for Lead, Candium & Chrominium(Heavy Metals) § stand up to12hrs per shift § use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift § handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shift § required to walk up to 12hrs per shift § required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift § Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.
§ specific vision abilities required include: § close vision § depth perception § ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: § moving mechanical parts § fumes or airborne particles § noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise § Employees are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include: § hearing protection when on production floor § steel toe shoes/boots when on production floor § uniforms § specific gloves when performing specific tasks Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer.
We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
Examples include: Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
For more information, visit www.
avient.
com.
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 coating, ORC, winding or twisting.
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: Coating/ORC · Responsible for loading/unloading reels for Coating · Responsible for doffing all take-ups · Responsible for splicing yarns · Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks · Inspect, prep and load material on payoff 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 Twisting · Responsible for making minor adjustments of twisting machinery · Responsible for inspection of finished goods.
In addition, interacts with QA to provide samples at the end of operation.
· Performs and documents in-process monitoring of twisting operations · Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks · Inspect, prep and load material on payoff 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 Winding · Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder including speed, wind, traverse, spindle, slub-catchers and tension.
· Responsible for determining supply materials · Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks · Inspect, prep and load material on payoff 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 Required Skill: · Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
· Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
· Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.
· Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
· Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
· Must be able to drive fork lift.
· Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
Required Education & Experience: · US High School diploma or GED equivalency or equivalent experience · 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience (preferred extrusion experience) Additional Qualifications CORE COMPETENCIES · Teamwork Achieving Results with Urgency Communication Skills Continuous Improvement Customer Centric Principled · Interpersonal Skills · Adaptable PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: § surveillance testing conducted annually § required to wear a half mask respirator § test for Lead, Candium & Chrominium(Heavy Metals) § stand up to12hrs per shift § use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift § handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shift § required to walk up to 12hrs per shift § required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift § Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.
§ specific vision abilities required include: § close vision § depth perception § ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: § moving mechanical parts § fumes or airborne particles § noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise § Employees are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include: § hearing protection when on production floor § steel toe shoes/boots when on production floor § uniforms § specific gloves when performing specific tasks Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer.
We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
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• Location : Hickory, NC
• Post ID: 9076395907