TECH
Assembly-Machine Operator
Position Title: Machine Operators Department: Assembly & Packaging
Reports To: Department Supervisor Non-Exempt Hourly
Pay Range: Pay Range $17.60-$25.00
Shift Hours: Monday through Thursday 5:00AM-3:30PM
Company Overview:
Technical Rubber Company (TRC) is a leading manufacturer and distributor based in Johnstown, Ohio with an 85+ year legacy driving sustainable business solutions in tire and wheel service products through TRC’s 4R Visionary methods of Repair, Reuse, Recycle, and Repurpose. TRC incorporates these methodologies through tire monitoring solutions, tire recycling equipment, and industrial belting repair products. We take pride in acknowledging the people behind the product as they uphold TRC’s Core Values of H.I.L.T.I (Honor, Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork, Innovation). TRC not only serves local businesses it also has a global footprint across more than 96 countries, with an operational presence in addition to the USA, including China, Belgium, Japan, Brazil, and Thailand.
Summary:
We are currently looking for both entry level and experienced Machine Operators to work within our Assembly & Packaging department to operate various machines that assemble, various types of tire repairs manufactured from rubber, fabric, plastics, paper, adhesives, and other materials.
Job Requirements/Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to lift carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand walk bend and reach for extended periods
- Basic math and reading skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or varying shifts as needed
- Forklift certification or experience preferred but will train and certify through company safety training if required.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Follows all safety guidelines including guarding and other protective device usage
- Reports all incidents, no matter how minor, so they can be addressed
- Reads, understands, and follows ISO documents and work instructions
- Operates machines with manual, computer, or PLC controls
- Cross trains on equipment as assigned as needed by lead, supervisor, or manager
- Rotates through breaks and fills in on other trained positions as assigned
- Keeps machines fed with materials
- Loads and aligns rolls of materials while keeping accurate inventory of roll weights
- Changes and adjusts basic machine components like rollers and slitters
- Verifies Work In Process and finished goods meet quality specifications as they are processed
- Records labor and production accurately
- Labels Work In Process and boxes and packages finished products according to quality specifications
- Keeps machines and work clean and orderly
- Recommends changes that improve safety, quality, and productivity and participates in product and process improvement events
- Clearly communicates machine or other problems as encountered. Works with Machine Operators and/or Maintenance as needed
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Frequently exerting or lifting up to 55 lbs. daily. Frequently pushing, pulling and or lifting are required.
Work Environment:
Warehouse and Manufacturing environment standard PPE requirements are Safety shoes and safety glasses. Additional
Generally responsible for the safety and cleanliness your own work area.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
[This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation, training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination, and other Human Resource actions.]