Oven Operator

Oven OperatorThe position of Oven Operator is responsible for unloading and loading a thermoforming oven and controlling the parts to ensure that they meet quality standards.Essential Functions:Loads and unloads forming machine with appropriate materials to facilitate forming requirements using ovenReads and interprets work instructions, and any other related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specificationsPerforms de-burring, sanding, grinding operations necessary to meet specificationsCuts/trims plastic pieces as necessary using hand routers or a band sawInspects each part to ensure quality standardsMonitors machine for any mechanical problemsCompletes all necessary paperwork and entering computer production information; cycle times, daily production numbers, scrapCan advance to completing set up and change over procedures of the molds and fixturesTroubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment to ensure quality standardsFollow all clean up and housekeeping proceduresComply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulationsOther Key Responsibilities:Perform all other responsibilities as may be assigned by managementBasic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessaryAbility to follow detailed work instructionsBasic computer understandingKnowledge of machineryEmployees doing Set ups and Changeovers must have a strong mechanical aptitude with a great knowledge and experience using various hand tools and power tools.Qualifications:High school degree or GEDPrior experience working on a thermoforming ovenCompetencies:CommunicationOrganizational skillsInitiativeTeam playerDecision makingTime managementThoroughnessSupervisory Responsibility:This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time hourly position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager.

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.Preferred Education and Experience:None requiredAdditional Eligibility Qualifications:None RequiredWork Authorization/Security Clearance:Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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