Winder Operator

Winder Operator

Location(s): Brentwood, NH, US, 03833

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Hourly

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition : 67858

A Shift: Sun, Mon, Tues, alt Wed 5:40am-6:00pm

Wage: $25.16/hr

The Winder Operator is a member of a crew that operates two production lines. You will work with your shift to safely produce high quality product in a fast paced continuous operation environment. The expectation for a winder operator is to deliver quality packaging and products for our customers.

• Plant and Environmental Safety
  • Lives the Owens Corning Safety Standard "Safer Together" and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
  • Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
  • Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the
    -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
  • Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance (AM), TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, Training, etc.
  • Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
  • Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
  • Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
  • Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
  • Inspect vehicles and other PIV equipment before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.

• TPM
  • Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks (adheres to CILT standard, 5S). Must be an active member of an AM and or Pillar team.
  • Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding of the equipment.
  • Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
  • Utilizes Focus Improvement (FI) tools to problem solve.
  • Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses.
  • During PM days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses.
  • Maintain DMS and AM Team Area Activity Boards.
  • Perform winder, EDL, and conveyor quality checks and documentation at specified intervals.
  • Maintain control panel - adjust speed, delays, and other timers if needed.
  • Interface with plant employees to provide quality control (QC) information.
  • Monitor and report unusual or suspect material issues not within specifications.
  • Communicate with all coater end operators concerning shift production and with all back-end operators concerning quality problems.
  • Evaluate all finished product for proper weight and/or thickness.

• Understand basic product processes.
• Operate winders and packaging machines on both production lines.
• Operate banding equipment efficiently.
• Print and apply pallet labels accurately.
• Load and stack reworked material safely.
• Track, manage, and report scrap and seconds accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (good housekeeping).
• Monitor alarms and respond appropriately to signals.
• Assist with web break repairs.
• Support threading and product changeover procedures.
• Contribute to training and development of team members.
• Identify and proactively engage in learning opportunities to build expertise.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and processes.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

The employee should hold the following skills and abilities:

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to identify and report safety issues.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task while having a high attention to detail
• Basic mathematics skills
• Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak, understand) English

The employee must be able to:

• Work with a computer to perform basic data entry
• Demonstrate basic computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Pallet labeling system (MII), Ignition and SAP.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing or process related experience preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Remain drug free.
• Have work schedule flexibility (overtime).
• Effectively and efficiently perform up to 12-hour shifts (with breaks) in an industrial manufacturing environment, while wearing applicable / mandatory PPE.
• Exposure to extreme temperature variation; sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided).
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and/or using full upper / lower body movement for process.
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