Oven Operator
US-IN-Elkhart
Careers (External)
Req #: 15377
Type: Full-Time
Overview: Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers. Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members. What You will Get: * A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture. * Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more! * Fair and competitive compensation. * Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow. * Holiday, personal and vacation days. Summary/Objective: The position of Oven Operator is responsible for unloading and loading a thermoforming oven and controlling the parts to ensure that they meet quality standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: * Loads and unloads forming machine with appropriate materials to facilitate forming requirements using oven * Reads and interprets work instructions, and any other related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications * Performs de-burring, sanding, grinding operations necessary to meet specifications * Cuts/trims plastic pieces as necessary using hand routers or a band saw * Inspects each part to ensure quality standards * Monitors machine for any mechanical problems * Completes all necessary paperwork and entering computer production information; cycle times, daily production numbers, scrap * Can advance to completing set up and change over procedures of the molds and fixtures * Troubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment to ensure quality standards * Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures * Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations * Other duties may be assigned as necessary Other Key Responsibilities * Perform all other responsibilities as may be assigned by management. * Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary * Ability to follow detailed work instructions * Basic computer understanding * Knowledge of machinery * Employees doing Set ups and Changeovers must have a strong mechanical aptitude with a great knowledge and experience using various hand tools and power tools. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: * Primarily working indoors in a hot environment. * May stand for several hours at a time. * Repetitive use of hands. Qualifications: * High school degree or GED * Prior experience working on a thermoforming oven Competencies: * Communication * Organizational skills * Initiative * Team player * Decision making * Time management * Thoroughness Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time hourly position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager. Travel: Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day. Preferred Education and Experience: * None required Additional Eligibility Qualifications: None Required Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Share this job:
