Production Operator chez Airxcel

Reports To:     Production Manager                         Date: 6/30/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Strict adherence to company safety, operational procedures and policies.
• Proper monitoring and operation of the machinery and various support processes based on training and documented operating procedures.  
• Machine set-up, operation, and clean-up, the use of powered support machinery, such as crane, fork truck, powered pallet jack, mixing equipment.
• Proper knowledge and use of powered and unpowered hand tools including but not limited to, wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, routers, circular saw, table  saws and the like.
• Proper handling and mixing of chemicals and solvents related to the day-to-day operation of the equipment, maintenance and clean up procedures. 
• Assure the quality of raw materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products.
• Cross training of new and existing employees with the support of supervision, engineering, quality, etc.
• Data collection, problem solving
• Ability to meet defined production expectations in applicable positions such as CPS stick and core prep and Panel Routing.
• Trained in, at a minimum, all tasks related to Startup/Shutdown, Changeover, Core operation, and Genaral tasks, as well as reaching 25% total task and rating completion.
• Other duties are required in the direction of the Supervisor or Management.

Characteristic Duties:

• Abide by established corporate workplace policies on safety, attendance, standard operating procedures and any other guidelines. 
• Reliable attendance and performance, willing to work overtime as necessary.
• The ability to effectively interface with operators, supervisors, engineers, material handlers, maintenance, and others within the organization.  
• The ability to work well as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and pride should be demonstrated at all times when working as a team or independently and in all aspects of the job.
• A desire to learn and master all aspects of the position and machine operation along and apply a problem-solving aptitude in all aspects of the job.
• The ability to work in, support, and contribute to a lean manufacturing environment.

• Willingness to learn Lean Manufacturing and 5-S methodology

Competencies:

• Ability to Read a Tape Measure
• Ability to complete some paperwork

Supervisory Responsibility: none

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work is required
• Warehouse conditions can change based on seasons.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting of up to 50lbs daily

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week with potential for mandatory overtime.

Travel: No travel is required for this position

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

EEO Statement:

All divisions of Airxcel provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other Duties:

Please be advised this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.