Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or
organization.)The Operator - Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset,set-up and operation of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, RollMills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions andresponsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.)Level 1 Operator:• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member.• Attend safety training.• Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the “6S” system (sort, set in order, shine,standardize, sustain, & safety).• Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements.• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as “helper”.
Assist “main”operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance fromLevel 2 & 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.• Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worntooling.• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customersatisfaction.• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.• Strive to perform standardized “best practices”.• Strive to maintain a positive work environment.• Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.Level 2 Operator:• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities.• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Holt Melt Machine as “main” operator with minimalassistance from Level 3 Operators.
“Main” operator must be able to dictate correct setupsand machine settings to ensure quality products are being made. Provide “helper” withdirections and communicate what help is required.• Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimalassistance from Level 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators withsetup.• Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring level II operators if necessary.Level 3 Operator:• Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be “main” operator on all Press Brakes,Shears, and Hot Melt Machines.• Or Setup and Operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, orWelders with no assistance.
If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup.• Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operatingprocedures and work instructions.• Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects.• Assist and train Level I and II Operators.Career Progression Opportunities:There are III levels of Operators that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlinedabove.Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed tosuccessfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)Level 1 Operator:• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to threemonths related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education andexperience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties ofOperator I job grade Level.Level 2 Operator:• Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year.
Once an operator reaches this level ofproficiency, even if the 1 year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasksmay begin.Level 3 Operator:• Rotated through all of the machine cell and set up positions as an Operator II withminimal assistance for 3 years.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that arerequired to perform the essential duties of this job.)• None RequiredEnvironmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability neededto successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions• Attend required EHS training• Wear the required PPE at all times• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free frominjury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections,corrective actions and safety observations• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the workplace.
STOP WORK when imminent danger is present• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper workingcondition.
