Manufacturing Operator I - 2nd Shift
Web Industries · webindustries.com
Fort WayneEntry level
The job in short
Manufacturing operating on 2nd shift.
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-09-15
- Location as listed
- Fort Wayne, IN, US
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
This is a 2nd shift position, with at 10% shift premium paid for hours worked.
1:45p-10p Monday through Friday
Principle Duties & Essential Functions
Operates Machinery:
• Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
• Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications
• Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed
• Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
• Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator completion
• Packages material in accordance with appropriate work order
• Operates Fork Lift
Safety and Environmental Compliance:
• Complies with safety rules and standards
• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
• Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
• Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
• Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents
• Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements.
Manage Production Schedule:
• Run any production line as required
• Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
• Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
• Support material handling as required
• Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)
Process Improvement and Maintenance:
• Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
• Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative
• Maximize through-put and uptime
• Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
• Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified
• All other duties as assigned by management and supervision
Training:
• Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
• Train other employees and sign off passports
Visual Factory Goal:
• Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times
• Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
• Assist in managing all Kanban’s
Employee Ownership Behaviors:
Lead by example in demonstrating the following;
• Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example
• Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions
• Can Do Mentality: Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools
Communication Skills:
• Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understood
• Makes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object
• Self-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal
• Strong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
• Team Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture
• Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
• Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills
• Team oriented
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be able to work different shifts is business needs require
Additional Preferred Skills:
• Experience with flexible material
• Track record of strong communication and above average job performance.
• Fork Lift Certification
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.
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