Layup Assembly, South Carolina

Layup Assembly

Fort Mill, SC

3 Months

Days: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (Monday-Thursday)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Layup Assembly

Job Description:

" Operate machinery required for particular position in a safe and efficient manner, to include training of new and existing operators in the carrying out of their duties.

" Inspect product for defects and take appropriate action as per work instructions, monitor Quality Technician for consistency

" Carry out measurements and weight checks

" Assemble product as per instructions with a focus on quality and safety.

" Practice Lean Manufacturing Techniques including 5S+1

" Communicate efficiently with other employees and the leadership team in order to ensure quality product is made timely

" Read and interpret list counts and complete all departmental paperwork correctly and timely

" Perform weekly EHS audits

" Participate in Safety Kaizens and Plant Kaizens

" Help create/implement poke yokes for quality issues

" Read, understand and follow production schedules

" Set up and adjust equipment

" Gather materials as needed

" Operate motorized equipment (ie forklift, KVAL lifts, etc) as needed

" Perform minor preventative maintenance and operator care as required

" Assist Management, Maintenance and Quality personnel when troubleshooting equipment, process or material issues

" Communicate effectively for flow of product through the plant

" Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate

" Perform housekeeping duties

" Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

" Wear appropriate personal protective equipment

" Work safely and follow safety rules and procedures

" Use a Tape Measure, Caliper

" Use push carts

" Understand door construction build

" Slide/push/pull/pick up cull board on to lift table

" Use proper hand placement and procedures to assemble doors by laying out skins on cullboards

" Place glued components onto skin properly by aligning components to customer spec and placing a new skin on top to finish door

" Visual perception to align door stack and assist in moving the stack onto transfer cart

" Communicate door length changes to Layup team to help them determine which LB laser light to use

" Make adjustments to glue machine based on thickness of material

" Feed stiles, lockblocks, rails, and core into glue machine at a pace that matches that of the door builders

" Record times on the 1st and last rail for each stack before feeding it through glue spreader

" Record ticket quantities on tally sheet

" Track production/downtime hourly

" Track material adjustments and reject materials

" Set break light prior to break time.

Knowledge:

Read interpret ticket

" Basic reading and writing skills

" Ability to add and subtract fractions and whole numbers, convert fractions to decimals

" Proficient at reading/interpreting, quality specs, proper door construction, door types, core types, stile/rail/block types.

Skills:

High level of dexterity and skill to assemble doors, perform visual quality checks, and comprehend build construction specs, must work well as a team with Front Man

Responsibility:

Little to no supervision, proper placement of components to match build construction, run from tickets, verify quality/quantity, ensure the backboard is in place prior to assembly of next stack.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bending, twisting, stooping, and standing throughout your shift. Must work at a fast pace and handle multiple parts that have glue on them. Strong eye/hand coordination. Standing for long continuous hours.

Mental Demands:

Attention to detail of build construction and accuracy of material placement. Focus on glue level on materials and hand placements.

Social:

Must work closely with another operator, skin flipper, and pressman as a team

Working Environment:

Mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions. Mild dust environment.