Job Description
Overview Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries
We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers
Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters
This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are
We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members
What You will Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture
Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
Fair and competitive compensation
Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow
Holiday, personal and vacation days
Summary/Objective: The position of Oven Operator is responsible for unloading and loading a thermoforming oven and controlling the parts to ensure that they meet quality standards
Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Loads and unloads forming machine with appropriate materials to facilitate forming requirements using oven Reads and interprets work instructions, and any other related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications Performs de-burring, sanding, grinding operations necessary to meet specifications Cuts/trims plastic pieces as necessary using hand routers or a band saw Inspects each part to ensure quality standards Monitors machine for any mechanical problems Completes all necessary paperwork and entering computer production information; cycle times, daily production numbers, scrap Can advance to completing set up and change over procedures of the molds and fixtures Troubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment to ensure quality standards Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations Other duties may be assigned as necessary Other Key Responsibilities Perform all other responsibilities as may be assigned by management
Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary Ability to follow detailed work instructions Basic computer understanding Knowledge of machinery Employees doing Set ups and Changeovers must have a strong mechanical aptitude with a great knowledge and experience using various hand tools and power tools
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Working Conditions: Primarily working indoors in a hot environment
May stand for several hours at a time
Repetitive use of hands
Qualifications: High school degree or GED Prior experience working on a thermoforming oven Competencies: Communication Organizational skills Initiative Team player Decision making Time management Thoroughness Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time hourly position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager
Travel: Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day
Preferred Education and Experience: None required Additional Eligibility Qualifications: None Required Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law
This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters
All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert
Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member
Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members
Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership
Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
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