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Position Title: Production Operator Location(s): Gadsden, AL

Departments: All Foam Lines Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Labor Grade:

Effective Date: 07/01/2020

1. SUMMARY:
   The Production Operator will safely control various machines and equipment involved in production.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remove excess foam and build up from mold by scrubbing with a tuffy and/or plastic pick.
• Identify nonconforming material and properly dispose of the material.
• Communicate quality issues to operators on the line, and/or process, shift lead and supervisor.
• Spray mold using a hand operated sprayer.
• Spray mold with hand held air gun to clean off excess flash left from parts.
• Remove a quality part from the molds.
• Able to identify when a mold needs more or less release agent to avoiding sticking and ripping of parts being removed from the mold.
• Correctly place material into molds prior to foaming process.
• Identify nonconforming material and properly dispose of the material.
• Communicate quality issues to operators on the line, and/or process, shift lead and supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to reach top of mold for cleaning purposes.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understand of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.

1. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions/general production information written and communicated in English.

Preferred:

• 1 year of manufacturing experience

1. LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets basic instructions and required documents. Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.

1. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

1. REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Prolonged periods of working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

1. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

• Works with supervisor and shift lead.
• May have interaction with quality, process and maintenance personnel.

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Fehrer Automotive, NA LLC expects all employees to perform their employment responsibilities in keeping with the highest standards of Quality at all times. The above description statements describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements inherent in the occupation. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document do not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.