Production Operator-Panel Assembler

divpProduction Operator- Panel AssemblerbrbrbrFacility: Buffalo, NYbrbrGeneral DescriptionbrThe Production Operator ndash; Panel Assembler is responsible to effectively operate the booth amp; work cell, as well as any secondary equipment to which they are assigned, safely and efficiently. They must use any required equipment, tooling, and measuring devices to ensure a quality product is produced. They must demonstrate the ability to take directions from the immediate manager and designated management representatives.brbrSpecific Dutiesbrbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Retains all specific duties of Production Operator Job Description.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Follow proper start up and shut down procedures when booths.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Alert immediate manager of any issues with booths and assist with cleaning and maintenance of the equipment when safe and appropriate.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Ability to place panels correctly to reduce rework and extra trimming on tanks.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Follow all applicable environmental, health and safety rules and procedures and immediately report all dangerous situations, near-misses, and injuries.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Participate in developing and updating risk assessments and review all applicable risk assessments annually.brbrOther DutiesbrPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.nbsp;/ppQualificationsbrbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Retains all qualifications of Production Operator Job Description.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Previous experience working with adhesives in a manufacturing environment is preferred.brbrPhysical Demandsbrbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. A large degree of lifting (moderate to heavyweight), bending, squatting and maneuvering. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, for viewing a computer terminal distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception vision for moving objects and ability to adjust focus.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The ability to work with chemicals in the proper environment and while wearing PPE.brbrPersonal Protective EquipmentbrThe following list of PPE is required while in the manufacturing area:brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Safety Glasses conforming to ANSI Z87.1 or higherbrbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Steel Toe Safety Shoes conforming to OSHA General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Hearing protection conforming to OSHA General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The ability to wear a dust mask conforming to OSHA General Industry Standards 39 CFR 1910.134brbull;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Additional PPE may be required depending on the departmentbrbrHutchinson Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.brbrThis is a non-exempt position. Hutchinson Industries, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between Hutchinson Industries, Inc. nor the employee, and either one may terminate employment without notice at any time./p/div