SENVIAS-Machine Operators - We Make RI Partners

Position Summary:                                        

The position is accountable to operate manufacturing equipment within our facility.  The employee will follow the

specific work instructions to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.  The employee will complete these tasks

with a high attention to detail, while meeting all quality and daily production target requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Machine - Employees working on manufacturing equipment will be responsible for the manufacturing output of

materials produced at the defined machine with acceptable quality levels per operations targeted goals.  This includes

communication to supervisor and other team members for materials and supplies needed to perform job. 

•   Teamwork- Effectively work with team members to complete described production tasks related to successful

machine operation and performance. All employees will communicate and coordinate work activities during the shift.

 All team members will help each other complete the production requirements at given machine process while working

in a safe and efficient manner.

•   Hand Tools- Use small, powered hand tools, utility knives, sanders, scissors, scrapers, fixtures and tape measures

and other tools required to perform job to specifications.  All hand tools will be properly stored in designated places to

ensure they can be easily found at the beginning, and during the shifts. Responsible for communicating gaps to

supervisor regarding tool storage. Maintains and proposes process improvements to supervisor to align with 5S

methodology on manufacturing floor.

•   Work Instructions- Accountable to follow precise work instructions that have been prepared by our process

engineering teams.  It is the accountability of each employee to follow these instructions precisely and communicate to

supervisor when there are gaps in the instructions.  All autonomous maintenance activities will be performed by the

employee as described in work instructions.  

•   Personal Protective Equipment- Accountable daily to wear; (a) safety glasses; (b) full upper closed toed shoes; (c)

other PPE as required by defined work area.  

•   Safety- Each duty will be performed by employees being aware of their surroundings and ensuring their work is

completed without injury to self, others, and equipment.  Each person will take the accountability to maintain their work

area free from non-conforming items and unapproved items in the direct work area.  Unsafe acts or conditions will be

reported to the supervisor or shift leader. 5S practices will be followed by all employees.

•   Production Standards- It is the employee's accountability to ensure that we comply with company lunch and break

times to be efficient with the production time allocated to our schedules.  Employee will complete all required

documentation as described on work instructions.  Working on pace and accurately is key to meet our customers'

expectations delivered each week.

Education/ Skills/ Experience:
•   High School Education- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•   Technical or Vocational Education Desired-   Training beyond high school in auto-body repair, painting and
composites materials.  Experience operating small machines and using hand tools.
•   Manufacturing Experience- 2 years previous manufacturing experience operating machine(s) and performing to a
high level of equipment performance.
•   Mastery of Basic Skills- Reading, writing, math, listening to others, following instructions, written and oral.
•   Eye Hand Coordination- Ability to load and unload materials in designated machine locations.
•   Maturity- Committed to mastering the machine operation.  
Training Requirements Desired:
•   Safe work practices and ISO 9001 quality standards and/ or quality methods. Vocational classes in manufacturing.
•   Knowledge 5S methodology in manufacturing environment
Physical Skills and Abilities:
•   Ability to lift 25lbs to 50 lbs. Ability to constantly stand, bend, climb, reach, kneel, walk, push, and pull over a 12-
hour period.