The Manufacturing Operator 3 in the Lawn and Garden Department is a skilled position that performs jobs such as poly steel assembly, shovel hardness testing and close back welding operation. This level requires a higher level of dexterity, physical ability, and coordination to keep up with our fast paced production lines. This position may also support training of other Lawn and Garden Department employees.
Major Responsibilities
Perform change overs and setup of all poly steel operations such as die change, coil change, pad print cleaning and setup
Run/assemble all products, including understanding material and machine requirements, while meeting required production and quality rates
Perform and record quality test readings for hardness, paint adhesion, water temperature and workmanship standards for shovel forging production
Demonstrate the understanding of the machine requirements (standards) to be able to produce at productivity rates consistently to the standards within the department worked
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Address rework as required
Perform quality welds while meeting production rates on all close back shovels
Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include but not limited to, the Bill of Materials (BOM), Hour x Hour sheet, basic tool prints, communication boards, standard work documents, quality visuals
Perform operator fundamentals including: simple problem solving including ability to clear routine machine jams, identify and fix routine/repetitive problems, notify appropriate support person if unable to resolve problem themselves
Regularly perform primarily pre-scheduled job duties at a normal pace; occasionally perform primarily pre-scheduled job duties at a rapid pace
Follow the required standard work and achieve the published standard work goals
Participate in continuous improvement through cost savings suggestions, CI Events, or other related activity
Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates
Must comply with all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow all AMES’ Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, housekeeping, reporting labor & production, continuous improvement activities, etc.)
Additional Competencies
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting costs; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality and efficiency while hitting desired deadlines.
Adaptability – Performs with a high degree of flexibility and can adapt to change in the work place.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 – 3 Years of work experience
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computer Skills
PC skills preferred with internet experience
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
Ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information
Strong mechanical aptitude/ability with working knowledge of stamping presses, press controls, dies and tooling, feeders, straighteners and other equipment pertaining to auto blanking
Certificates/Licensure
Lock-Out/Tag-Out Certification
Press Training Certification
Hazardous Waste Disposal Certification
Pass and maintain current industrial lift truck certification and operate all equipment assigned to the department.
