Operator I

## Description
**POSITION SUMMARY**
Manufacture high-quality plastic molded products within the quoted cycle time, while still maintaining a high level of quality, accuracy, and safe working methods.
**ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION**

• Position Type: Non-Exempt
• Location: DEMGY Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA
• Schedule: **Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm**

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Stamina to work all assigned hours
• Ability to work in a shop environment – frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils
• Frequent standing and walking. Limited reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Ability to stand or walk 100% of the workday
• Hearing and speaking required 100% of the workday
• Use of hands 100% of the workday - use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• 20/20 vision required with or without correction - to assess cosmetic requirements, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

**APPLICABLE METRICS**

• Labor reporting percentage (daily avg)
• Labor reported within cycle time vs outside cycle time (should be a ratio)
• Rejections (internal customers/external customers)
• Count errors
• Quality of Outputs
• On-time Delivery of Outputs
• Autonomy and need for Supervision
• Initiative and Productivity
• Role-Specific Knowledge and Expertise
• Understanding and Application of Processes and Procedures
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metric
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocols

• **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
• **OPERATOR 1**

• Operate an injection molding machine in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Produce product based on operator work instructions and quality requirements.
• Keep individual work cells clean and organized.
• Inspect produced parts for defects such as cracks, bubbles, or color inconsistencies, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Read, understand, and follow written Work Instructions for each individual part.
• Record production data, including volume produced, downtime, scrap, reject rates, and machine efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

**OPERATOR 2**

• Fulfill the Essential Functions of an Operator 1.
• Train/mentor Operator 1 team members to ensure they safely develop practices that optimize workflow and create the best consistent quality of finished goods.
• Safely be able to operate an Injection Molding Machine using a bandsaw, table router, or ultra sonic welder.
• Ensure work cells are set up with required safety equipment, tools for operation, packaging supplies, and documentation needed to facilitate production.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Be able to fill in for a Floor Lead, in the event a Floor Lead is absent.
• Ensure operators are reading, acknowledging (signing), and performing their job per the work instructions.
• Work with team members and supervisors to improve production processes and product quality
• Fluency in Demgy Pacific’s ERP system.
• Stage parts with paperwork after every job is completed.

**EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

## Qualifications
**JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS**

• Effective communication:

• o Able to read and write English.
• o Able to keep accurate quality records.
• o Able to basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

• Mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Team oriented.
• Efficient and action driven.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Dependable: Reliable attendance and punctuality.

**MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**

• Successful completion or proven prior experience required as an Operator in Injection Molding to qualify to move from Operator 1 to Operator 2.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.