Job Details
As a key member of the Bouckaert Industrial Textiles Production team, the Machine Operator I will set up, run, and change over textile machines independently with a focus on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Operator will follow standard procedures to efficiently produce high quality products in a timely manner. This position is also accountable for inspection of goods, and documenting results.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety rules, including Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing, eye protection, and safety shoes.
- Operate at least one textile machine independently.
- Set up, run and change-over and clean assigned equipment.
- Keep the machine in good working condition by properly cleaning.
- Keep work area neat and organized according to 5S Standards.
- Make minor machine adjustments within accepted ranges to ensure the quality and efficiency of the operations. Follow escalation process for more complex machine issues.
- Complete work within expected time frame of production job.
- Monitors metal detectors for alarm and retrieves needles from material, as needed.
- Understand basics of all components of the machines they have been trained on.
- Review job documentation before beginning job and ask questions to Supervisor if unsure of instructions.
- Document work clearly and accurately in Tulip, POUT, Job Packet and hour by hour charts.
- Communicate daily with Supervisors regarding any issues or concerns and provides status updates to all shifts.
- Identify quality issues both incoming to their operation and created by their operation.
Secondary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Train others at the machine the operator is certified on.
- Operates Forklift / Clamp Truck.
- Participate as a key member of Brickle Group teams, and actively contribute to our culture of continuous improvement.
- Other tasks as assigned by management.
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate machines in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Forklift / Clamp Truck Certified.
- Basic math skills required.
- Flexibility to work overtime as requested and a varied shift as business needs arise. Dependability and punctuality a must.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- 1 year of manufacturing experience required.
- Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience or knowledge of textile industry a plus.