At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Process Operator I is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for elastomer (O-Ring) cutting and seal face splitting for our 442C product line using measurement and inspection devices, manual tools, machinery, and cutting aids. Trimming and cleaning parts per instructions on a production order, drawings and/or specification in order to produce high quality products that meet the requirements. Periodically, the position will be instructing to aid in material handling and/or component picking/packing operation.

Job Model:  On-Site

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

• Utilize cutting aids to accurately cut elastomers to specification or requirements.

• Operate specialty equipment to split mechanical seal faces as needed.

• Uses a variety of hand tools to adjust cutting aides and other tools as necessary (i.e., allen wrenches).

• Performs visual in-process inspection of the product and segregates non-conforming parts from production.

• Ability to trim excess material from parts using knives and hands to meet specifications.

• Monitors machine performance, identifies operating errors, and takes corrective action.

• Ability to trim, buff, or clean parts as instructed by the process router, drawings and/or specifications.

• Suggests process and manufacturing improvements to increase efficiency in areas.

• Assist the Production Lead or Supervisor in meeting shift or departmental production goals.

• Adhere to the company safety rules and quality standards and procedures.

• Maintain good housekeeping discipline in the work area which includes regular cleanup at every start and end of shift.

• Complete the required documentation for shift production information in required reports such as Work Orders or product label generation.

• Handle product with care to ensure safety and cleanliness during handling to prevent damage or cross-contamination.

• Monitor assigned machine/s to ensure safe operation and escalate any abnormalities to Shift Lead/Supervisor/Manager and/or Maintenance.

• Ability to inspect products for visual defects and non-conformance.

• During low volume periods, this position will assist materials handling and/or component picking/packing when needed.

• Perform other duties or tasks as required.

• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Works under general direction from supervisor.

• Must be capable of reading and understanding instructions.

• Must be capable of following a clearly written and described sequence of events.

• Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.

• Basic reading and writing skills.

• Must be able to work with limited supervision. Supervisory instructions given for special assignments.

• Must be able to work according to written/verbal instructions and procedures which will ensure safety on the job and efficient, effective assembly process.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Exposure to high levels of heat, noise and fumes while in the plant environment. Must be able to adhere to any requirements of the job, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to move, reach above the shoulders and bend freely. Also requires: Repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping, squeezing and manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $19/hr. - $20/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($19/hr. - $20/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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