Operator I - Composites - 2nd Shift

Company: The Gund Company
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Description:OverviewJoin The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the BusinessJob Summary

• First of 4 levels of skilled composites operator work. Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes presses, forming, extrusion, pultrusion and/or shape machines. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.
• Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary/accessory equipment.Essential Job Functions:
  • Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets by laying up material to the desired thickness and spreading resin according to customer orders per instructions on customer work orders
  • Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices
  • Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entry
  • Activate machines to shape or form sheets and/or shape insulation products by pressing control buttons to activate equipment
  • Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections
  • Record and maintain production data, such as tolerance readings, and quantities, types, and defects of materials produced
  • Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hosesRequirements:Qualifications and Competencies
    • Production and Processing-Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
    • Mechanical- Knowledge of machines and tools including designs, uses, repair & maintenanceEducation and Experience
      • A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
      • Prior experience in a manufacturing industry with mixing, batching or compounding equipment preferred.EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.PI206649818

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