Third Shift Operator I - Composites

Company: The Gund Company
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: March 18, 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!Job SummaryImplement 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:Form molded sheets and shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment: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 ordersSelect and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devicesSet up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entryActivate machines to shape or form sheets and/or shape insulation products by pressing control buttons to activate equipmentRemove materials or products from molds or from forming or pressing machines and stack or store them for additional processing.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 producedRequirements:Qualifications and CompetenciesProduction 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 & maintenanceComputers & Electronics-Knowledge of machine controls, electronic equipment to include hardware/software and applicationsPerform work independently with minimal defectsOpen to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of partsBasic to Intermediate math skills with the ability to understand technical drawings and troubleshootAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsMust be able to work overtime as neededEducation and ExperienceThe job typically requires a technical degree in machining and none to minimal work experience, or equivalent formalized training.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 is 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.PI206662726

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