Operator - 626 Direct Labor Morning

About the Company:

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.

For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com

WAVE is currently looking for a day shift Operator (Painter) to join our team!

Shift: 5am - 1pm

Primary Responsibilities: Support production of custom aluminum extrusions used in ceiling perimeter systems by working in a teamwork cell to manually powder-coat material, prep material, and set up, inspect and maintain paint equipment.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain continuous operations of rollform equipment; replace tooling, identify and implement machine adjustments, and actively troubleshoot efficiency losses.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production.
• Perform visual and gauge-specific quality inspections of parts, and make corrective actions as required. Verify conformance of finished work-piece to specifications using measuring and inspection tools.
• Perform basic machine preventive maintenance on roll form, press and other auxiliary equipment.
• Complete daily carton count, scrap and end-of-shift reporting as directed.
• Operate overhead bridge crane for loading/unloading of raw material, as well as other hand powered tools (training provided).
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
• Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
• Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.

In addition to the above general responsibilities, an operator must preserve a safe work environment and work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs.

Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:

• Safety - OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
• Quality - Timely and accurate quality reporting, customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
• Productivity - Cartons per hour, PE%, downtime %, long bar scrap %, coil changeover time, troubleshooting
• Communication - Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred; Knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment or similar.
• Preferred; Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, Six Sigma.
• Preferred; Experience in a fast-paced, high performance manufacturing environment.
• Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
• Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
• Background check required

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• 401k Plan

WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and discipline decisions are based on the job-related qualifications, abilities and performance of employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.