About this role
NIBCO is a recognized leader in the flow control industry. Headquartered in Northern Indiana, with a manufacturing history that spans over a century, NIBCO operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as Mexico and Poland. NIBCO is known by our customers for exceptional quality, commitment to on-time delivery, and outstanding product innovation. Setting us apart from our competitors is our people. If you're looking for a place where your hard work and great ideas make a difference--NIBCO is the place for you. POSITION INFO: POSITION TITLE: Cell Team Operator – 18 Beading 8hr second shift 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT/CATEGORY: Cost Center – 560 Cell 18 JOB TYPE: Pay Group H00902 REPORTS TO: Night Shift Manager LOCATION: Stuarts Draft, Virginia PERFORMANCE SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to safely manufacture copper fittings that meet quality specifications set both internally and by the customer. This will be accomplished chiefly through setting up and operating any and all machines in cell 18, cleaning the work area and equipment and any other assigned duties as deemed necessary by the area supervision. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operation of manually-fed and automated machinery – Entails safely starting, supporting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and cleaning of any and all assignable machinery. Tasks may include use of powered lift equipment and working on fixed elevated platforms. • Inspection of manufactured fittings to quality specifications – Associate will be expected to use many different forms of measuring tools, including plug and ring gages, as well as calipers and micrometers to ensure manufactured fittings comply with internal and external quality standards. • Clean up of work area – Associate will be expected to maintain a clean and safe work area around the machinery to which they are assigned each day. This cleaning may include, sweeping, mopping, removal of manufacturing by-products, and cleaning of surrounding work areas. • Flow to available work – Associates will be expected to work in other manufacturing areas as dictated by the flow of orders. Assignment to other work areas can last for indeterminate periods of time. • Adheres to all safety guidelines. • Supports safety committee: participates in safety initiatives EXPERIENCE: Manufacturing experience preferred. EDUCATION: A High School diploma or GED is preferred. TRAINING AND SKILLS: • Acceptable attendance record per hiring and job transfer policies • Ability to accurately read measurement tools (including plug and ring gages, as well as micrometers and calipers. • Ability to understand and follow all applicable safety policies • Ability to understand and follow standard work practices COMPETENCIES: • Customer Focus • Ability to work in a team-based production system • Attention to detail • Quality Focus • Continuous Improvement Focus PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: • Ability to lift loads of up to 50 pounds for short periods of time NIBCO is committed to equal opportunity employment. It is the policy of NIBCO to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.