Production Associate

Avient Corporation
United States, North Carolina, Hickory
280 Performance Drive (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
Job Summary Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the production associate/operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery within the following departments FRP, Extrusion, Coating, Respool and Winding. The production associate/operator ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures. * Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures. * Complies with all safety policies and procedures. * Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation. * Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues. * Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards. * Operates machinery according to operating procedures. * May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions. * Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition. * Performs all required machine cleaning * Completes and maintains all required computer inputs. * Responsible for data integrity. * Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. * Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods. * Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. * Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company. * Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations. * Other projects/duties as assigned or needed. Department specific job duties: FRP Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs Responsible for retrieving all needed materials Responsible for inspecting, prep, and loading/ unloading creel materials Responsible for doffing and helping other operators doff Responsible for splicing yarns Perform line set up and start up procedures Responsible for shutting down lines and clean up Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary Understand our ERP system and use it efficiently Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA Responsible for keeping area clean and clear of safety hazards Extrusion Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs Responsible for line set up including tool changes, and line adjustments Responsible for retrieving all needed materials Responsible for using proper PPE when working inside the Hot Zones Understand our ERP system and use it efficiently Responsible for doffs and helping other operators doff Collect samples, record sample data and provide samples to QA Responsible for inspecting finished goods before pack out Using a forklift to pack out finished goods for shipping Inspect, prep and load material on payoff/ take-up systems Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA Coating Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs Responsible for mixing resin to be used on line Perform process line set up and start up procedures, and shut down procedures Responsible for doffs and helping other operators doff Responsible for splicing yarn Using a forklift to retrieve materials needed Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job Monitor processes and making adjustments as necessary Unload finished materials and perform pack out process for shipment Responsible for providing samples to QA Responsible for using our ERP system to pack out and make labels Winding Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder gears Responsible for inspecting, prepping, and loading/ unloading materials Monitor process and make adjustments accordingly Perform yarn splicing Perform quality checks using a tensile tester Unload finished materials and perform quality inspection before packing out Responsible for pack out process including using our ERP system, weighing finished goods, and preparing boxes for shipment Respool Responsible for correcting non-conforming reels of FRP, including sanding trash or scraping off parts of the reel Responsible for loading/ unloading pay offs and take-ups Responsible for achieving a leveled traverse Using forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials Responsible for inspecting and weighing reels before use Perform quality inspections and provide samples for QA Responsible for reporting scrap Responsible for preparing reels for shipment Understanding and using our ERP system efficiently Required Skill: Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials. Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance. Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English. Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office. Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types. Must be able to drive fork lift. Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude. Required Education & Experience: US High School diploma or GED equivalency or equivalent experience 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience (preferred extrusion experience) Physical Demands The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Stand up to12hrs per shift Use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift Handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shift Required to walk up to 12hrs per shift Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include: Close vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Work Environment The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Depending on the location of work, the employee may be exposed to a magnetic field from a rare earth magnet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: Moving mechanical parts Fumes or airborne particles Noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise Employees are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include: Hearing protection when on production floor Steel toe shoes/boots when on production floor Uniforms Specific gloves when performing specific tasks WHY AVIENT: Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent. At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. Top of Form