Production Operator I
Job Description
Responsible for 1-2 sewing operations, or 1-2 bartack operation, or 1-2 assembly operations or any combination thereof by utilizing excellent, in-depth knowledge of company products, work instructions and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follows Production drawings and work instructions to perform operations.
- Must understand canopy familiarization.
- Achieves time standards to learning curve.
- Meets all quality requirements, efficiency goals, and production schedule.
- Understands and utilizes the Lean & Cellular Manufacturing process for the continuous improvement of product, quality, efficiency, scrap reduction, safety, and ergonomics.
- Follows all safety rules and has basic understanding of machine operations where applicable.
- Performs preventive maintenance by keeping machine clean, blown out, and oiled.
- Wears safety glasses when using air hose to clean out machines.
- Must understand role in Kanban priority responsibility.
- Completes required production paperwork and barcode activity accurately.
- Performs self-inspection of all work and performs own rework as required.
- Keeps area clean and neat.
- Must be able to read First Piece canopy packages, Engineering Bulletins or Design Summary packages to familiarize on product.
- Performs other inherent duties related, but not limited, to the above.
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School diploma or GED Equivalent required
- Previous sewing experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must pass certifications of assigned operations.
- Must be capable of learning to operate a sewing machine.
- Must be able to read ruler measurements and possess self-inspection skills.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedure Specifications that are written in the English language.
- Must pass the Performance Designs, Inc. Light Industrial Test.
- Must pass the Purdue Pegboard Dexterity Test.
Physical Requirements
- Finger, hand and arm dexterity crucial for sewing canopy parts.
- Visual acuity necessary for seeing match marks and determine good versus poor stitch quality.
- Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must have legible handwriting to complete required documentation.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend and lift for extended periods of time depending on job task
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.
Maintenance
Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains functional responsibility for cleaning of Performance Designs, Inc.
- Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, offices, halls, fixtures and equipment requiring
activities such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, waxing,
disinfecting and other related duties. - Inspect building and report dangerous, unsightly or inefficient conditions; or see
that such conditions are corrected. - Performs other inherent duties related, but not limited, to the above.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School diploma or GED Equivalent required
Previous experience in cleaning and/or maintenance in a manufacturing
environment required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and preferred methods of cleaning and
preserving floors, walls and fixtures.
Ability to follow methods and practices to ensure the proper maintenance of
tools, machinery and equipment used in custodial assignments.
Understanding of chemicals, chemical compounds, cleaners and disinfectants
used in custodial assignments; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s).
Knowledge of selection, use and care of appropriate personal protection
equipment.
Knowledge of precautions to prevent exposure to blood borne pathogens.
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Physical Requirements
Dexterity of shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, hips, legs and feet to operate
equipment.
Visual acuity to perform job functions and to operate machinery and prepare and
maintain reports, and to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of
assigned work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for communicating
with all levels of Performance Designs, Inc. staff.
Capabilities to bend at the waist, stoop, squat, stand, kneel, reach overhead and
climb stairs for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, push and/or pull heavy objects, furniture and
equipment.
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.