Production Operator

General Duties & Functions

• Performs assigned activities on production line(s), including operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions as well as production specifications and schedules
• Performs tasks efficiently and with high attention to detail, ensuring achievement of volume, cost, and safety targets, as well as quality standards
• Serves as a resource to others by sharing information, production techniques and demonstrating functional tasks to assist newly assigned team members
• Assists in troubleshooting of shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design
• Monitors equipment, tools, process and systems to anticipate and/or detect non-routine issues that could lead to equipment malfunction, production delays and/or quality related matters

• Loads materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner, operates automation and production control systems as assigned
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and production equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements
• Openly and proactively shares feedback and recommendations with leaders for continual improvement in production operations, operating procedures and processes
• Lifts materials and tools manually as needed to position for proper machine loading, unloading and inspection
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision
• Possess basic computer and data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required to run production equipment
• Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
• Ability to successfully complete pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments
• Ability to successfully pas pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree from an accredited community, technical or vocational college preferred
• 1 to 2 years direct experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area

Physical Requirements and Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout assigned working hours
• Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping
• Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials
• Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lb independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
• Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product
• Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels
• Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment mechanical equipment and vibration

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.