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Summit Polymers

Assembly 21 - Operator, Assembly - Shift 1 ($17.81/hr)

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An Assembly Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that assemble components as part of a manufacturing process. Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies.

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Job Description

Assembly 21
  • Operator, Assembly
  • Shift 1 ($17.81/hr) Req #1833 P09
  • Elizabethtown, 2201 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels.
With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.
JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND
valued. A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE
Assembly Operator-1st Shift
FLSA STATUS
Non Exempt
REPORTS TO
Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor, the Production Operator is assigned to standardized work of routine nature involving molding machine operation and/or assembly of molded part. Work generally involves the use of simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing and general overall inspection of part. Responsibilities include; distribution within the plant, placement and removal of parts from fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance, including charting of machine factors affecting quality. Production Operators are required to perform continuous visual and manual quality checks in accordance with standardized guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to stand for entire work shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Reads, understands, and follows Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction. Retrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions. Utilizes clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts for other operations per safety procedures. Operates molding machines and/or air activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product. Advises supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable variances in product quality, e.g., flash, splay, contamination, underfill, etc. Compares, inspects, and monitors production quality to approved samples and accepts, rejects, or questions in accord with established standards. Performs simple clerical tasks involving recording and summarizing production as required. Examines, repairs, trims, counts, weighs and performs secondary operations as directed. Performs tasks in accord with standard levels of performance required to meet production rate established for specific part(s) being worked. Performs routine cleaning chores to maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements. Interface with the production monitoring system. Assist in color changes / mold changes by cleaning work area or equipment. Set up for next job (i.e., sample board, OIS, packaging). Assist with breaks for other operators. Other tasks as directed by supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or
GED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training. Job Details Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply! Download P09
  • Elizabethtown, 2201 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States of America