Operator, Machine Specialty

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Business Unit: Technical Foam 

Hiring Manager: Darren Cammann 

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

MACHINE OPERATOR - 2nd Shift

This job description reflects managements’ assignment of essential functions.  It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Summary

Provides support to assure the accurate, timely and quality delivery of components to customers.             

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the Machine Operator include, but are not limited to the following:

• Understand all requirements for Personal Protective Equipment, machine guarding, and other safety requirements; and comply with each applicable to position assigned.
• Review all customer guidelines for quality and special conditions for supply of production components. Maintain ongoing understanding of all changes to and/or updates to production processes and customer specifications.
• Complete manufacturing assembly utilizing standardized work, torque tools, drills, taps, and other automated tools. Mechanical aptitude required in discerning customer specs and applying operating instructions.
• Assist other manufacturing colleagues as needed to complete customer orders.
• Maintain work area to 5S standards for organization, housekeeping and inspection. Assist colleagues as needed to support 5S .
• Be actively involved with Continuous Improvement Program and participate in Kaizen events as scheduled.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by shift supervisor.  

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to stand on feet for 8 or more hours.
• Must have ability to use both hands for assembling product.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be flexible with scheduling.
• Good Attendance

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents and training materials such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions as well as procedure manuals. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills required to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers, decimal and fractions.

Reasoning Ability

A successful employee would have the capability to decide the safest and most cost-effective manner to perform daily activities and have the understanding to ask for help or direction on any said function that he or she isn’t completely sure of. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.   Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must stand for long periods of time, usually 8 hours or more.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATTENDANCE / Work Schedule

Standard work hours will consist of eight hours per day, five days per week on an assigned shift.

Schedule hours may be altered as required by business conditions. This may be more (or less) than eight hours per day or five days per week. An ability to work overtime or irregular hours to include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays is essential for this position.

2nd Shift:            2:15pm – 10:30pm

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.