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Job Title: Plastic Technician

Department: Upholstery

Reports To: Department Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary

Supply internal/external customer with quality plastic substrate parts used for building complex interiors in our boats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prep and assemble plastic parts for multiple departments in the production area meeting quality standards set by Cobalt. Task may include but not limited to: sanding, grinding, trimming, stapling, assembling, heat forming, routing on plastic parts in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.    
• All duties must be performed in accordance with Cobalt’s safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned as required

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.

General knowledge of operating power tools and hand tools safely; must be able to read and execute build instruction from work orders;

Education and/or Experience       

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills   

 Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Mathematical Skills      

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

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.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

1. Sits               0 hours
2. Stands         8 hours
3. Walks           2 hours
4. Drives          0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum 50 (lbs)                         Frequently 15 (lbs)                       Occasionally 30 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:      Right, Constant               Left, Constant
2. Pushing/Pulling:       Right, Occasional            Left, Occasional
3. Fine Manipulation:  Right, Frequent               Left, Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right:   None                            Left: None

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At Waist:                  Frequent
2. Squatting:                                Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:      Occasional
4. Kneeling:                                 Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:   Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Moving mechanical parts; vibration; toxic or caustic chemical; ambient temperatures; sharp objections

PPE—safety glasses; cut resistant glove; hearing protection

Typical 10 hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.