Printer Operator - 2nd Shift bei Stabilus

Job Description:  Printer Operator

Stabilus is a global leader in the production of gas springs and dampers on five continents. Our products can be used in a wide variety of industries, such as the automotive and office chair manufacturing industries, furniture technology, solar industry, medical technology, and many other industrial applications. This position will be located in our U.S. Headquarters in Gastonia, NC.

Job Summary:

The Stabilus Printer Operator will set-up, operate and adjust all printer machines in accordance to design specifications

Currently, we have an opening on our 2^nd Shift which runs Monday – Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Applicants should have some flexibility to accommodate overtime and changes in the schedule based on company needs.

Main Tasks 

• Sets up and adjusts all machine variables to achieve final products which conforms with design specifications.
• Creates print plates for designated part numbers.
• Follows schedule to determine product requirements.
• Reviews engineering design sheet to determine product specifications.
• Selects required tooling from department tool storage bins and installs on machine.
• Operates machine to run designated number of parts.
• Performs quality checks at specified intervals during operations.
• Maintains machine and work area in proper order.
• Adds protector tips or change hangers as needed.
• Unloads parts and assemblies and stacks into parts bin or places assemblies onto printer conveyer.  Weighs bins when required to obtain pieces count.   Inspects parts for compliance to paint specifications.
• Process assemblies through label printer – visually inspects each one to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Verifies label placement periodically using caliper.
• Completes lot and identification control tags for each order completed.
• Rehangs or discards inferior parts and assemblies.
• Uses floor jack.
• Observes plant safety rules.

Secondary Tasks

• Cleans chemical tanks.
• Cleans immediate work area.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervision.

Education, Training, Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably quality, warehouse or production assembly.
• Work experience of three to six months will provide needed time to become proficient in this job role.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Must be familiar with the identification of parts and assemblies, labels, codes, and terminology.
• Must know the proper loading and unloading procedures, tip and rack requirements, and proper handling techniques for painted parts.
• Requires skill in the use of dial caliper, basic hand tools, and floor jack.
• Must know the proper stacking procedures for painted parts and spring assemblies.
• Must know how to set up and make all adjustments both the Comec and Apex style printers.
• Must be familiar with conducting chemical test on washer system.
• Requires knowledge of tank titrations and chemicals additions to washer system.
• Follows well defined procedures and guidelines with work closely supervised.
• Judgment and initiative are required to maintain accuracy and required level of production.

Accountability / Impact of Errors

• Responsibility for Equipment - Sets up printers with little likelihood of damage to equipment.
• Responsibility for Material or Product - Works with assemblies and parts where most errors would readily be detected.  Careless handling of products could result in bent or damaged parts, which could not be salvaged.
• Responsibility for Others - Works in cooperation with others where caution is required to prevent injuries to coworkers.

Working Conditions

• Walking, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling are required.
• Good eye/hand coordination is necessary.
• Light to moderate lifting necessary.
• Maneuvers and positions heavy parts bin with aid of floor jack.
• Speed of conveyer line determines rate of physical activity.
• Exposed to potential cuts and scrapes to fingers and hands, mashed foot, minor burns or head injuries at conveyer line.
• Also exposed to paints, solvents, and pretreatment chemicals.
• Works in a normal manufacturing environment with machine noise present in adjoining work areas but not to a disagreeable extent.