Red Bud Operator Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Red Bud Operator position at Metals Solutions LLC DBA Jemison Metals in Sumter, SC involves using the Line Operator to control various steel coil processing operations. Responsibilities include monitoring machine parameters, ensuring finished goods meet specifications, and directing line workers. Qualifications include high school education or equivalent, experience in machine operation, and OSHA forklift certification. The role requires working in a noisy environment, lifting up to 90 pounds, and shift work.
Job Description
Red Bud Operator Metals Solutions LLC DBA Jemison Metals 1255 Northgate Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 Join Our Team! Jemison Metals is looking to hire a Full-Time Red Bud Operator at our Sumter, South Carolina location!
Benefits Offered:
401(k) and Roth Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Job Summary:
The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud (the “Line”) Operator (the “Operator”) uses Human Machine Interface (HMI), a highly sophisticated computer system, to change program parameters that control the Line’s various operations. The Operator Utilizes built-in as well as handheld instruments to measure flatness, gauge, width and length. The Operator uses integrated machine controls to set- up, start, stop, adjust, monitor, trend, and operate the Line to process coils of steel to customer and the manufacturer specifications. Set-up includes calculations for verification and/or adjustment of knives, shears, levelers and guides. The Operator follows the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud manufacturer instructions for starting, stopping, and adjusting the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud. Monitoring includes the observation of various meters and gauges that indicate machine operating parameters and job progress. As part of the monitoring responsibility, the operator is charged with insuring that the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud is operated within manufacturer’s acceptable limits of operating parameters (pressure, amperage, etc.) and that the finished goods meet customer specifications. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator will be required to have working knowledge of the entire line and will be required to work the entire line on any given day. Operators will also be required to be capable of loading and unloading the finished goods, changing knives and changing the removable media sheets from the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator will direct other line workers while he is acting in the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator role. In this job function, the Operator is called on to operate overhead cranes and forklifts. This includes the collection, packaging, tagging, labeling, and transfer of finished goods. This operation may include the operation of overhead cranes, sheet lifters, forklifts, and banding machines. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator provides information to packaging personnel to ensure customer specifications are met, and that traceability is maintained. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator has the final accountability for monitoring and verifying the quality of finished goods and their adherence to customer specifications, and in maintaining traceability. This includes visual observation and inspection of material for surface defects, burrs, etc., the use of precision measurement tools for size verification, and the monitoring of on-board measurement tooling. The operator is called on to verify the calibration of precision measurement tools to ensure their accuracy. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator uses, completes, or produces documentation that indicates job status and progress, materials used, returned, or scrapped, results of monitoring, measuring, or testing, and placement or identification of finished products. This documentation is completed according to policies and procedures established at specific locations. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator is responsible for the availability of supplies and for the general cleanliness and housekeeping of the applicable work area. The incumbent fulfills this responsibility personally and through the direction of various helpers. These responsibilities ensure uninterrupted production equipment and a clutter free and safe working environment. In the event of malfunction, the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator will be responsible for general maintenance and repair and is responsible for the notification of facility maintenance and/or supervisory personnel for a malfunction not considered general maintenance. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator performs all duties according to location policies and procedures, manufacturer instructions, and within accepted safety rules and practices. The incumbent is aware of all applicable emergency procedures and may be called upon to direct others in these procedures. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator, while he is acting in the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator role, gives work directions to various helpers. The incumbent is also called on to provide on-the-job instruction in the essential functions of the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator job for the purpose of developing the skills of others. The Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator will take direction from other Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operators when he is not working in the Operator role. At the discretion of supervision or management, the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator may be asked to perform other duties and tasks or fulfill other responsibilities for which (s)he is qualified at any time.
Essential Job Functions:
Operate the HMI Computer Able to perform all functions of the entire line on any given day Perform General Machine Maintenance Set up or verify set up of Red Bud and its components Load and unload Red Bud Monitor, tend, and adjust Red Bud, its components and instrumentation Operate overhead cranes and rigging equipment Operate forklifts Complete or produce documentation Enter data into computer applications Monitor, measure, and test for specifications Transfer of material Packaging of material Use and calibrate general and precision measurement tools and test equipment Identifying, measuring, and tagging quantities of production material and scrap Provide direction to various helpers and assistants for Red Bud operation Other functions as assigned by supervision or management Job Product or Result Metal cut to specification Production schedules met All material accounted for Work documented
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Full comprehensive understanding of the Stretcher Leveler Red Bud machine (See last page of the position description) Complete Understanding of the HMI computer Operating procedures for Red Bud and its components Operating procedures for gangs Operating procedures for overhead cranes and rigging equipment Safety and inspection requirements for overhead cranes Operating procedures for forklifts Procedures for basic rigging equipment Basic four function math including fractions and decimals Reading of equipment instructions, work documentation Data entry into the HMI computer applications Use and calibration check of precision measurement and testing tools Use of basic hand tools and pneumatic tools Basic safety practices for industrial equipment Basic metal industry and company specific terminology Company policies and employee handbook issues Working knowledge of
ISO 9001-2000
procedures
Required Attributes:
Excellent computer skills Basic oral communication skills Ability to collect and convey moderately technical information Ability to direct others in work activities Ability to Operate the machine and the ability to work the line on any given day Willingness and ability to operate in a team environment Attention to detail Reasonable reasoning and problem-solving capability Stamina for day-long standing activity Well-developed eye-hand coordination Dependability, punctuality T ools and Equipment Basic hand tools Pneumatic tools General and precision measurement tools and testing equipment Overhead cranes and forklifts Computers, calculators Q ualifications,
Certifications, and Experience:
High school education or equivalent preferred – can be offset by acceptable related experience Experience sufficient to have demonstrated proficiency in job requirements of Stretcher Leveler Red Bud Operator; prefer apprenticeship under the direction of experienced and competent Stretcher Leveler Red Bud operating personnel Certified training pursuant to OSHA industrial truck (forklift) regulations General machine maintenance knowledge
Environment, Working Conditions and Requirements:
Inside, partially environmentally controlled Noisy environment On-machine vibration Hazards due to moving equipment Cut, bump, and abrasion hazards Extended standing and walking Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching 50 pound lifting requirement, occasional lifting to 90 pounds with needed assistance Basic personal protective equipment which may include goggles, hard hat, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection Shift work required Overtime required Weekend, variable work days 1st Shift; 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM