Support Operator (1591)

• Title:Support Operator

• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

• Location:Wytheville, VA

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Safely perform all secondary operations in accordance with manufacturing order and associated control plans to maximize productivity and optimize quality.

Working together in teams effectively, support each other to be the best we can be and treat each other with respect and dignity.

• Plans effectively for the activity and prioritizes tasks.

• Makes effective use of information to make good decisions in a timely manner.

• Communicating effectively with others to progress work, acts to preserve long-term relations.

Understands how own activities contribute to team and wider organizational goals.

Principal Accountabilities

• Comply with all company policies, rules, and procedures.

• Take appropriate action in emergencies.

• Maintain accurate work documentation, including the necessary computer transactions.

• Clean product as required.

• Set-up and operate centerless grinding equipment, Acme Belt Grinders, and Planing room equipment.

• according to the SOPs to provide required tolerances and optimizing efficiency and quality.

• Read schedule and order packs and secure equipment / material needs for production run ahead of machine shut down.

• Operate planer, automated flipper, and baler according to SOPs optimizing efficiency and quality.

• Operate table saw to trim product according to customer specifications.

• Initiate and support activities to minimize down time and improve product quality.

• Make disposition on scrap.

• Transfer product to next manufacturing process or warehouse in a timely manner. Move completed product to shipping area with appropriate paperwork. Assist with loading trucks for shipment and unloading trucks as required.

• Print, stamp, or label appropriate identification on product per customer order specifications.

• Record, maintain, and report accurate production records and work documentation.

• Perform visual inspection of tooling and perform minor maintenance as needed.

• Initiate/communicate quality, safety, and process improvement actions.

• Inspect all products and use all tools required to control specified requirements.

• Perform and record in-process quality checks and takes corrective action in the event of process deviations.

• Assist maintenance, supervision, and/or engineering personnel in problem solving, new equipment, or tooling design to maximize efficiency and prevent downtime.

• Maintain work areas and company property to an acceptable housekeeping cleanliness (5S).

• Safely operate Powered Motor Vehicles (PMVs).

• Attend courses for training and retraining as required.

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervision or lead person.

• 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Shift

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Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent English reading, writing, mathematical, and comprehension skills.

• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions provided in SDS sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

• Working knowledge of measuring equipment, including tape measure and micrometers.

• Physically able to perform work assignments.

• Good communication skills.

• Must have general mechanical aptitude.

• Computer literate.

• Is committed to “Injury Free Concept”. Follows all safety requirements necessary to be injury-free while performing work.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $18.79 Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.