Machine Operator

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range:
Hourly

Reports to: 1st Shift Manufacturing Manager

Date: 11/01/2024

1st Shift - Vertical Furnace Operator

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Bending Furnace

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, incumbent is responsible for the production of quality bent glass.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Builds hanger set-up in appropriate and timely manner to achieve highest, quality yield possible.
• Oversees all press settings including the changing of all tempering and regulation parameters.
• Changes and sets up molds for specific job as necessary.
• Installation of air templates and set-ups.
• Oversees the placement of the Recipe or TP and RP in the computer.
• Set up and installation of tong boards.
• Familiarity with specific commands in furnace.
• Troubleshooting of furnace as necessary.
• Records every run by ensuring that appropriate paperwork has been documented.
• Observes and adheres to all safety related rules and procedures.
• Assisting in departmental housekeeping, maintaining a clean and orderly workstation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and understand settings on Furnace.
• Ability to understand how temperature and air pressure affect the process.
• Understanding of associated computer and relevant software application.
• Knowledge of set-up sheets pertaining to the press panel and press on Furnace.
• Ability to understand quality standards associated with each application.
• Must have ability to do simple calculations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and bend, stoop and squat when performing sometimes strenuous manual labor.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK

Work consists of some complex tasks and procedures with the outcome of the product often difficult to ascertain. A significant degree of care and skill is necessary to ensure that the process continues, and product delivery occurs with minimal amount of disruption to the customer.

RESPONSIBILITY

Work is of some complexity requiring a moderate degree of decision making in the application of procedures and methods in determining appropriate remedies for varied and diverse set-up problems. Work is performed under the direction of the shift supervisor, with periodic review of assignments.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Incumbent has contact with other plant employees. The purpose of these contacts is to exchange information regarding immediate needs and specific processes within the production line and to maintain production and quality standards and goals.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent works with frequent exposure to dust, grease, extreme temperature, and involved in work that may involve major injury or loss of life. Physical effort is exerted regularly for sustained periods and may include heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and bending.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be able to pass EVerify.

Hours: Monday-Thursday; 6:00am-4:00pm

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, 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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Builds hanger set-up in appropriate and timely manner to achieve highest, quality yield possible.
• Oversees all press settings including the changing of all tempering and regulation parameters.
• Changes and sets up molds for specific job as necessary.
• Installation of air templates and set-ups.
• Oversees the placement of the Recipe or TP and RP in the computer.
• Set up and installation of tong boards.
• Familiarity with specific commands in furnace.
• Troubleshooting of furnace as necessary.
• Records every run by ensuring that appropriate paperwork has been documented.
• Observes and adheres to all safety related rules and procedures.
• Assisting in departmental housekeeping, maintaining a clean and orderly workstation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and understand settings on Furnace.
• Ability to understand how temperature and air pressure affect the process.
• Understanding of associated computer and relevant software application.
• Knowledge of set-up sheets pertaining to the press panel and press on Furnace.
• Ability to understand quality standards associated with each application.
• Must have ability to do simple calculations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and bend, stoop and squat when performing sometimes strenuous manual labor.

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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