Synthetic Preform/Press Associate - 2nd Shift

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Job Title: Synthetic Preform / Press Associate

Shift/Hours: 2nd Shift / 2:30 pm - 10:45 pm
Department/Group: Compression Molding

Location: Kulpsville, PA

Position Type: KV Union
Job Family: Grade 8

Reports to: Supervisor

Position Purpose Summary – Perform all operations in work area to meet or exceed expected quality and production standards.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Perform operations in the clean room work area to meet or exceed expected
quality and production standards.
• Record all Information on GT data collection system as required.
• Mold Handle: Store, retrieve, assemble and clean molds for production; before, during and after the run.
• Transport molds and tooling.
• Operate mill and extruders to manufacture preform.
• Prepare preforms for molding including but not limited to: bagging, cut to length, washing and weighing, and organizing.
• Operate presses, deflash and inspect parts as necessary to ensure highest quality.
• Follow all SPC, SOP’s and Work Instructions.
• Move molded parts to next operation as required.
• Ability to meet or exceed all quality and production standards.
• Cleanliness - maintain facility housekeeping, clean machines and work areas.
• Communicate and work with adjoining shifts and departments to meet objectives as well as communicate problems and solutions to supervisor and charge hand.
• Perform job in compliance with Company’s Quality Policy (ISO 9000).
• Perform miscellaneous duties in the department as assigned

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pull flash, cut vents & count parts.
• Rinse & bag parts as required.
• Remove expired material in a timely manner.
• Transport work in process & finished goods within & between departments as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Must have the ability to use measuring equipment such as rulers, micrometers, magnification, gauges, etc in the prescribed manner
• Ability to read, understand and follow the work instructions in all operations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, Company documents and other specified requirements essential for performing standard job functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as: Eye Protection, Protective Gloves, Hearing Protection
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.without the use of mechanical lifting devices.
• Ability to work in positions requiring frequent pushing, grasping and repetitive movement.
• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring occasional pulling, twisting and reaching

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.  

Note:  This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor.  All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.