Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: North Las Vegas - North Las Vegas, NV 89081Job Category: ManufacturingFounded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Rotational Molding Operator is responsible for ensuring that all molds/spiders in production are properly handled, inspected and spun prior to each molding cycle, and operating the rotational molding arms, molds/spiders and crane in a safe manner. Responsible for ensuring that all production parts are inspected, cleaned, and trimmed before part goes on the fixture. Running the CNC machine on a safe and standard cycle time. Following work orders and specification sheets to ensure proper cuts. Ensuring paperwork is properly filled out and turned in. Responsible for proper operation of reduction engineering pulverizer, Kelly Duplex and Heinschel blenders and all ancillary loading, blowing, vacuum, cooling, weighing and test equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Clear, effective oral and written communication
Safely operate cranes, molds/spiders, machinery, and hand/power tools
Wear required safety equipment/PPE
Observe and enforce manufacturing safety practices
Perform operator-level safety inspections; report issues to department lead and/or shift supervisor
Perform area clean up as needed
Report all accidents or near misses to department lead and/or shift supervisor
Lift, pull, push up to 30 / 50 pounds
Be able to identify product part numbers and descriptions
Safely turning on and off the CNC machines
Operate the CNC machines, including cycle start, cycle stop, machine jog.
Work over-time as needed
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Experience with CNC machines; programming, troubleshooting and operation
Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools
Good understanding of quality and safety practices
ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Understanding Rotational Molding equipment processes
Perform equipment emergency stops
Understanding arm balancing and verifying of load
Proper use and inspection of mold, spider and spider lifting chains
Understanding use and application of mold releasing procedures
Understanding vent tube application and maintenance
Proper use of overhead crane
Proper handling and inspection of molded parts
Safely operate bandsaws and hand-held tools, trimmers and drill presses
Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
Proper use of all safety equipment: safety glasses, safety belt, harness, and hard hat
Able to locate cavity numbers
Perform equipment emergency stops
Understand BOMs, spec sheets, production schedules, and move tickets
Perform product changeovers including fixture changes, and program changes
Understanding part to part variations (size variations) and their effect at the CNC machine
Understanding temperature changes and their effect on parts at the CNC machine
Understanding the safety mat operation
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
ISO sections pertaining to the position
EQUIPMENT USED:
Rotational Molding Machines
Safety tether system and ladder
Cranes
CNC machines
Power tools and hand tools
Vent-tube clearing rods and clearing fixtures
Plastic scrapers
Belt grinder
Band saws
Reduction engineering pulverizer
Kelly Duplex and Heinschel blenders
Dust hogs
Blower
Vacuums
Digital Scales
Pallet jacks
Thermometers
Pumps
Computers
Safety boots/shoes, gloves, eye protection, safety vest/clothing
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
Submit to background check, pre-employment drug screen
Pass work physical and lift test
High School graduate or GED equivalent
Must be able to speak, read/comprehend and write in English
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.
Physical Demands: Standing and walking (up to continuously); bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 30 / 50 pounds (frequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking.
Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.