Press Operator - 1st Shift

Title: Press Operator

Department: Rubber

Shift: 1st - Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Must be able to work overtime, will be required to work several Saturdays

Summary:Responsible for inserting a rubber preform (uncured rubber) into a press, removing the hot cured rubber and hand trimming the waste by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Will need to read and understand a schedule while using a computer interface to record production
• Preform and understand critical quality checks and be able to accurately measure specifications
• Will need to insert and remove rubber weighting 15 pounds into a press that is 300 degrees Fahrenheit
• Need to trim and hand stack cured tile ? Will need to preform quality check before and after the material is cured
• Will need strong communication skills, a teamwork mindset and be able to work in tandem with another associate
• Operator must rotate positions with the Waterjet Operator, Tile Punch Press Operator, and Refining Mill
• Overtime is/may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsTo 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 Tasks required of all associates

• Operator must understand and follow 5S and good housekeeping in their respective areas
• Must adhere to all safety policies within Mannington, the Rubber Plant and specific to job being preformed
• Operators will clean their equipment throughout the shift and at shutdowns

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift