Lead Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Barrday is a leading advanced materials solutions company whose product lines encompass applications for the composite and protective markets. We are headquartered outside of Toronto, Canada in Cambridge, ON, with manufacturing facilities in Charlotte, NC and Millbury, MA. Our growth strategies are based on developing technologically advanced fiber reinforcement, prepreg and other material solutions for our customers in the aerospace, military/defense, energy, industrial and protective markets.

Summary:

The Lead Machine Operator (1st shift) works as a hands on team member operating a variety of equipment while also overseeing processes and co-workers to ensure safety, quality and production objectives are consistently met. This role delegates work and supports coworkers in a manner which reflects company values and consistent attention to safety and a healthy environment. This role has primary responsibility for setting up the next shift and updating the next Group Leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates, oversees and assists others in the startup, operation, clean up and shut down of a variety of equipment that may include the Ross, Tower, 60, ITX, powder coater, KK laminator and our Thermoplastic UD line.
• Assigns tasks to other crew members to ensure timely completion of production runs.
• Using ERP system as needed verifies settings and correct input materials are being utilized to produce material within specification with a minimal number of adjustments during run.
• Operates hoist, fork truck, pallet jack and maintains daily inspections.
• Set ups and monitors materials during runs.
• Stages material through barcoding and maintains accurate inventories.
• Mixes and tests chemicals based on a formula / recipe for each product type.
• Follows precise test procedures as outlined in the Barrday control documents.
• Monitors quality and raises NCR’s for non-conforming materials and works with Quality / Engineering to identify and implement resolutions.
• Interacts regularly with supervisor and others to provide status updates, input for planning and feedback or concerns regarding safety, quality, productivity and employee performance.
• Completes and enters documentation in ERP system during and at end of production runs.
• Maintains safe, orderly work area ensuring 5S is practiced and sustained in daily activities.
• Ensures all equipment and work areas are clean and well maintained.
• Packages and labels materials per documentation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned including cross training within department and other areas of plant.

Key Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 2+ years machine operator experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Dependable, effective team player able to delegate to and motivate others.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality and safety
• Competent math skills including accuracy in basic functions such as multiplication and division and in working with conversion factors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to multitask and identify and solve problems within constrained timelines.
• Moving, bending, pushing and lifting capability up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials.
• Must commit to the assigned work schedule and work overtime as required.
• Competent and comfortable using computers and ERP system to input and access data.
• Must adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing setting with continuous periods of standing and walking required
• Considerable lifting and loading (with assistance of appropriate tools and machines)
• Exposure to noise and chemical products in conditions where all appropriate protective equipment is available.

Benefits:

• Access to medical, dental, vision insurance with wellness incentives.
• 401(k) matching options.
• Free life insurance, disability insurance and more.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays + PTO.

Local candidates preferred – No relocation provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

If you require accommodation to complete an online application, please contact Holly DeCesare at 508-581-2100.