Assembler 2, General

Responsible for loading, operating, and unloading rubber press equipment to manufacture products that meet all product specifications, quality standards, and production requirements while minimizing waste and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• Ability to operate and monitor rubber press equipment safely.
• Ability to load and unload raw materials according to established procedures.
• Understanding of basic production and quality requirements.
• Ability to monitor temperature, tonnage, lubrication, and cycle times.
• Ability to identify product defects and perform basic corrective actions.
• Ability to accurately complete production, quality, and process documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs/work instructions.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Ability to handle materials, stack products, and perform repetitive production tasks.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule, including weekends.
• Commitment to safety, environmental procedures, and Quality System Regulations (QSRs).
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Load raw materials into the press according to established procedures, ensuring proper weight and material distribution for consistent Mold coverage.
• Monitor and operate press equipment to ensure lubrication, temperature, tonnage, and cycle times meet product specifications. Report any equipment issues or process deficiencies to the setup technician or supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by properly disposing of scrap, waste, and other materials in designated locations.
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and workstations by removing oil, cured scrap, water, and other contaminants that could affect product quality before or after curing.
• Accurately complete production, quality, and process documentation.
• Trim excess material from pads, inspect stoppers for quality defects, and perform necessary corrective actions when defects are identified.
• Process manufactured pads through the cooling unit according to established procedures.
• Stack and place pads or stoppers onto pallets or other designated storage locations.
• Follow all safety policies, environmental procedures, and Quality System Regulations (QSRs) always.