Operations Associate III - Calendar Operator $21.92 1st Shift

Summary 

The Carlstar Group Operations Associate III is an hourly position responsible for continuous performance according to assigned job specifications. The successful candidate will be committed to safety, good housekeeping, and a willingness to learn. Operations Associate III employees can be trained and assigned to any of the roles of the below listed jobs at the manufacturing plant, and often will rotate between the different jobs as business needs dictate:  Mixing Operator, Operator Floater, Curing Press Operator (Painter/Molder/Strip winder), Radial Steelastic, Extruder Operator. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Mixing Operator 

Oversee the assembly of ingredients and the feeding of ingredients into the mixing mill. 
Understands production schedule and prioritizes need. 
instruct loaders based on production schedule need. 
Oversee the assembly and feeding of all ingredients. 
Oversee the supply of mixing mill, batch by batch. 
Conduct all Quality tests. 
Monitors quality and quantity of product 
Adjusts ingredients to maintain required product standards and stock. 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operator Floater 

Ability to perform duties of multiple position functions and tasks, including but not limited to: 
Mixing Operator 
Extruder Operator 
Calendar Operator 
Bead Winder 
Bias Cutter 
Tire Builder 
Specialized knowledge of multiple job functions to be able to support various areas of plant operation. 
Ability to advise and train employees on job functions, safety, tasks, and process within multiple. 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Curing Press Operator 

Perform required quality checks associated with curing green tires. 
Knowledge and use of Press Buy off Form. 
Verify green tire by kanban card and tread embossing. 
inspect tires to identify non-conformances (i.e. no sticker, defects, poor workmanship) 
Successfully operate all functions of curing press according to Standard Work Procedures 
Load and unload tires from curing presses safely. 
Blow out mold cavities properly and adjust bag heights. 
Properly operate PCI or post cure inflation unit on appropriate units 
Operate overhead hoists. 
Prepare tires for curing presses by applying release agents. 
Make machine changeovers and simple maintenance tasks as defined. 
 interfaces with various computer systems to report production defects and scrap. 
 Maintain hour-by-hour board reporting. 
 Signal the delivery of green tires to the work cell. 
Detect and report faulty operation, defective, and/or unusual material conditions. 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Painter/Molder/Strip Winder 

 Painter 

Operates automatic paint booth. 
Ensure equipment is clean and in proper working order. 
Ensure that the proper level of paint is maintained. 
Check production schedule prior to operation. 
Ensure proper paint application to rim. 
Prepare booth for next production run to ensure proper paint color. 
Clean hoppers, collector, and booth; change hoses as required. 
On automatic booth operation, disassemble, clean, and assemble booth and equipment. 
Maintain equipment and work area in safe and orderly conditions. 
Properly store and maintain production parts, tools, and other equipment.  
Ensures that all safety devices are in place and operational prior to starting production. 
Reports to appropriate personnel any unsafe or malfunctioning safety devices or other equipment.   
Molder 

Assemble products using various types of equipment. 
Operate machine components safely and efficiently.  
Understand components should be used for each process according to Standard Work Procedure 
Inspect product to identify defects and scrap. 
Use tools safely and efficiently. 
Read and understand build specifications required for successful operation of presses. 
Detect and report faulty operation, defective, and/or unusual material conditions. 
Strip Winder 

Operate a strip winder machine and perform required manual operations to assemble tread to a variety of large industrial, agricultural and skid steer tires to maximum quality per specification.  

Servicing rubber to the extruder; threading extruded strips onto the cooling drums and roller conveyors to the winder carriage.  
Using the hoist to load and unload finished tires to the winding drums and tire carts. 
Calling up program recipes to operate the winder and applying the proper tread to the finish tire assembly. 
Handle/move tire carts and rubber skids as required using a forklift for the latter.   
Use Hand tools to change & adjust drum settings to width/Length, change out plates/spacers. 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Radial Steelastic 

Perform required quality checks (length, weight, splice verification, width, thickness) 
Check specifications in the computer and record. 
. Hang wire spools on creel according to specification. 
Thread individual wires through preform die. 
Set up and operate extruder plus gum application equipment. 
Successfully operate spool wind ups 
Make necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure product meets specification requirements. 
Produce quality components and identify/tag non-conforming products. 
Track inventory of in-process materials 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Treadline Extruder Operator 

Explain the function and demonstrate correct usage of all other controls on machine as it relates to job duties and responsibilities. 
Identify and explain the different types of stocks used at the tread line. 
Setup and operate the tread line to run to specifications. 
Setup and operate the tread line to run according to Standard Work Procedures 
Take sample measurements of operating parameters and tread characteristics and enter data into the computer. 
Fed salvage and rework back into the extruder 
Monitor and maintain tread cementing operations. 
Produce consistent tread within specifications. 
Operate stock feeder and adjust feed to match out feed to maintain a uniform bank on the mill or extruder. 
Knowledge and ability to start a band of rubber around the mill roll. 
Knowledge and ability to adjust mill roll gap and explains the purpose. 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

All Operations Associate II Employees To perform the essential functions of this job, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The employee should possess the ability to: 

• Work safely around continuously moving mechanical parts. 
•  Work in a hot environment while meeting production rates.  
• Be exposed to a noisy environment and comfortable with PPE requirements.  
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for 8–12-hour shifts. 
• Be comfortable standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, leaning, and working around rotating equipment.  
• Be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.   
• Ability to push/pull 5O-150 lbs. on a wheeled cart; static push/pull:20lbs.  
• Ability to stoop, stand, squat, and move at a continuous pace for 8+ hours/day. 
•  Pinch minimum 6 lbs.  
• Grasp minimum 35 lbs.  
•  A full range of motion required: cervical, shoulders, elbow, wrist, fingers, hands, truck twist, and feet.  
•  Working Conditions: moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, static shock, burns, go up heights, odors, dust, protrusions, narrow access, good vision, and hearing. 
•  Any lifting over 70 lbs. must be completed with assistance through mechanical or individual support.  
• Certain positions require forklift certification. 

Other job duties will be required, as needed, to be performed by the employees in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.   Employees often cover other jobs and may be assigned other functions outside the job role to support the continuation of the operation of the Jackson Plant facility.