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POSITION TITLE:  Press Operator Fiberglass

PAY GRADE:  Non-Exempt / Grade 6

BUSINESS UNIT:  Residential Business Unit                          Dept:  16-FiberglassBox Molding                                                         

REPORTS TO:  Supervisor-Production                   

Allied Moulded Products, Inc. (Allied) is the Contractor’s Choice of nonmetallic electrical boxes and enclosures in today's residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Leveraging more than half-a-century of experience, Allied has grown to become the benchmark of quality within the electrical industry. Our unrelenting focus on people, service, delivery, value, innovation, and technology in everything we make and do, has made us who we are today. Our values that guide our work are leadership, honesty, communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. We like to have fun at work and focus on challenges as new opportunities to develop unique solutions. Allied is a family-owned and operated business that was established in 1958 in the city of Bryan, Ohio.

PURPOSE:  An effective press operator holds safety as a value. Demonstrates safe work practices in all they do and has no hesitation notifying anyone of an unsafe situation. The press operator is responsible for operating and cleaning molding presses to produce quality parts. This role involves using a variety of hand tools and requires the operation of robotic unloaders, hand carts and pallet jacks. The operator will maintain accurate press logs and adheres to our quality plans.

1.0 DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety: Follows all company safety guidelines, practices, and procedures. This includes the proper use of personal protective equipment when required. Actively participate in safety culture initiatives, reporting unsafe conditions to your supervisor or group lead.
• Press Operation: Operate multiple molding press machines including start up and shut down procedures, adjusting press settings and heat controls as per production specifications, including the compression presses. Monitor press operations to ensure optimal performance and part quality. Make necessary adjustments to press settings to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Perform TPM duties, as assigned. Those duties are best described as those tasks required to clean, inspect, and lubricate the equipment and work area. Refer to the work center specific work instructions for guidance. General characteristics of TPM Duties are as follows:
  • • • Take 5 minutes or less
      • Require 2 tools of less
      • Are performed daily, weekly, or monthly
      • Are identified in the OEM Manual as an Operations Requirement
      • Tasks that are generally accessible
• Tool Use: Utilize various tools, including drills, hammers, picks, pry bars, and putty knives to perform tasks such as material removal from the sprue holes inside the hot molds. Clean the inside of hot molds with dry ice at scheduled intervals as needed with tools provided. Safely and efficiently handle and maintain tools to ensure proper operation during the molding process.
• Press Logs and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date press logs, including press settings, adjustments made, cycle times, and materials formulations used. Record and report any deviations from quality standards or press performance issues. Ability to identify and correct press problems that may occur.

• Continuous Improvement (CI): Identify and propose CI ideas to enhance equipment performance, reduce costs, and improve safety and efficiency.
• Heat Layouts and Quality Plans: Read and interpret heat layouts, quality plans, and other technical documents to ensure compliance with production requirements. Ensure that products meet quality specifications by conducting inspections using a pin gauge or other items necessary to measure the product. Notify your supervisor if products are out of specifications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, mixer, and processing, to ensure seamless integration of overall product development.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Robotic Unloader: Troubleshoot robotic systems and communicate with supervisor and maintenance personnel for repairs and adjustments.
• Support and Training: Provide support and training to other team members, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.

• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group lead.

2.0 REQUIRED SKILLS / RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Good team player with the ability to interact with all departments throughout the company.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strategic, analytical thinker, and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with molding press machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot and adjust the press to produce  a quality product.
• Ability to manage multiple presses simultaneously while meeting production timelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy in production.

3.0 EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in molding press operation or a related field preferred.

Familiarity with press settings and use of hand tools.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

4.0 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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is frequently required to:

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls;
• Reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear
• Ability to drill out the sprue holes inside of molds for extended periods of time
• Associate will work in a factory setting and walk between presses for long periods of time.
• Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift and move baskets of parts and boxes of bulk molding using handcarts, and pallet jack.
• Required to perform repetitive tasks
• The associate may need to be available for extended shift hours if needed and assist in emergency situations
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs

5.0 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an associate will encounter while performing 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 associate will work near moving parts. The associate will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Due to the open environment of the building, must be able to work in various temperatures. Involves moderate or occasional presence of unfavorable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, noise, odor, chemicals, etc. Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, heat protective sleeves, and safety shoes may be required in the area that you are working based on our safety PPE standards.

Allied Moulded Products is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other characteristic protected by law.