Production Operator I

**Qualification & Work Experience**:

- Education level:
ITI in Mechanical/ Fitter / Rubber Technology / Plastic Technology/ Foundry / Machinist.

“OR”

**Diploma in** Mechanical / Rubber Technology / Plastic Technology / Production trade.

“OR”

Any other Technical / Non-technical Graduate
- **Experience**:

- Minimum 1 year of experience in production line as an operator for handling rubber products machineries e.g. compression molding press, rubber mill, rubber extrusion machine, sand blasting machines, chemical hoods etc.

**Specific Skills Requirement**:

- Must possess a clear understanding of general math & have the ability to read, write & comprehend written and spoken English “or” Hindi.
- Ability to comprehend technical drawings, BOM (bill of material), operation & maintenance procedures, quality & safety documents.
- Must have experience operating production machineries for producing rubber or flexible seals.
- Must be familiar with elastomeric seal manufacturing processes.
- Must be familiar with hot extrusion methods and machineries.
- Must posses hands on experiencing in operating sand blasting machineries.
- Must be familiar with spring assembly and prep. processes.
- Must have good understanding about all potential hazards linked with chemical handling process.
- Must be familiar with waste chemical disposal methods.
- Must be familiar with shop floor hand tools and maintenance tools.
- Must be aware about industrial safety standards.
- Should be aware about basic chemical safety standards.
- Must be trained on operating overhead crane/jib cranes. Operating knowledge (with valid license) of forklift would be an added advantage.
- Must be experienced enough to perform dimensional inspection for rubber seals and trimming of extra flash would be given additional preferences.
- Must be familiar about PPE selection for performing the flash removal activity.
- Must have clear understanding on the differentiation between NBR & HNBR process changes.
- Must be familiar with seal post curing processes.
- Must have hands on experience in setting up the seal post curing chamber and oven operational processes.
- Must be familiar with SAP T-Code transaction process.
- Must be familiar with TFMC seal traceability process.
- Must have clear understanding and experience in identifying defects.
- Awareness about PLC and DAQ systems would be given preferences.
- Operational knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
- Ability to use computer or workstation. Should have proficiency in Microsoft word & excel.
- **Personal characteristics**: Good organizational skills, should be a team player.

Ability to read, write and speak English language will be added advantage.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Participate in daily stand down meetings.
- Operates compression molding press for production of seals.
- As per shop floor rotation plan operates production milling and hot feed extruder/hot feed performer machine.
- As per shop floor rotation performs spring blasting and chemical preparation of metal springs, composite springs, nylon ropes etc.
- As per shop floor rotation flash trimming and spring assembly.
- As per shop floor rotation plan work on mold pre heating, post cure oven for performing final curing formalities.
- Perform HAZID & HAZOP on frequent intervals as part of assessment and process improvement.
- Prepares and participate in Job safety analysis discussion and tool box talk.
- Co-ordinates with stores team for material issue and return.
- Perform material movement using appropriate material handling equipment.
- Perform lifting, movement activity of heavy weight parts using EOT crane/Jib Crane/Forklift/Electric Stacker/Pallet Trucks.
- Support in performing dimensional inspection of the parts using various measuring instruments.
- Co-ordinate with Shop floor lead/ Process Engineer/Production manager/ SME on process improvement review meeting. Provides input and work on the execution plan. product teams to address deviation and update on the test status.
- Participate in design kick off and review meeting for the work shop tools.
- Support quality in providing required process data as and when required.
- Performs maintenance of production equipment’s.
- Co-ordinate with OEM for maintenance and rectification activity.
- Performs 5S activity.
- Participate and support in incident investigation activity.
- Co-ordinate with procurement department for enquiry generation and technical clarification, if required.
- Supports in material movement, loading and unloading and various logistic activities as and when required.
- Provides input for document revision such as standard work instructions, capacity upgradations, process enhancement etc.
- Support IMS core team to provide all required inputs in updating the procedures, process documents and any other documentation as and when required.
- Actively participate in HSE and other shop floor campaigns.

**Reporting’s**:
Shop Floor Lead/Supervi