Job Description:

To over-see the daily operations of assigned Molding machine(s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure plant safety and 5S standards are met.
• Direct the work of molding operators, both full time and temporary.
• Train and support Molding team members and provide performance feedback.
• Monitor and report time, attendance, and overall performance of operators working in molding department and report to Molding Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Communication of production needs to operators working in molding department.
• Ensure labels and skid tickets match count of components.
• Inspection of ‘First Piece’ finished product for quality assurance.
• Verification of BOM (Bills of Materials) for each all presses and molding assembly cells.
• Ensure all processes are meeting standard (labor, cycle time).
• Assist with Daily Reconcile of labor efficiency.
• Process non-conforming and excess materials in a timely manner.
• Attend daily production meetings for schedule review.
• Assist with daily production reporting.
• Assist recording new or rework production daily.
• Contact maintenance or tooling for repairs on equipment or molds.
• Assist with and ensure daily housekeeping is completed within molding department.
• Train as supervisor back up.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of manufacturing experience
• Lead and/or supervisory experience

PREFERRED:

• Molding operator experience
• People management/lead experience
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task efficiently
• MS Office and AS400 experience
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Working conditions:

Position is located at our Cookeville, TN manufacturing facility. This facility is heated and cooled. Employee will be working with and near moving mechanical parts. This position is a 12-hour shift position.

Physical requirements:

Candidate must be able to identify and distinguish colors, stand for long periods of time, lift/carry up to 35 lbs., reach hands and arms in any directions and kneel/stoop repeatedly Frequent use of drill drivers is required in Assembly process. A drug screen is required prior to employment. A physical may also be required as employment terms.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.