OH - Operator II - 2nd Shift

About the Role

Key production responsibilities include operating and controlling auxiliary and semiautomatic equipment, assisting higher‑level operators, and using measuring tools to verify quality specifications. The operator also trains lower‑level staff, operates material handling and processing equipment, updates CIP boards through the shop floor management system, and performs basic troubleshooting while maintaining output across multiple machines. In the supply raw material area, the operator visually checks workstations for low supplies, pulls items from designated stock, transports materials to and from stations using appropriate handling equipment, and notifies supervisors or material handlers when supplies reach reorder levels. Quality and testing duties require testing and inspecting produced items to ensure they meet all specifications, reporting non‑conforming products to supervision or quality personnel, following non‑conforming product procedures, isolating or reworking defective items, and accurately entering data into the quality control system. Additional duties include participating in 6S activities, workshops, meetings, and cross‑functional training. The role may require flexible shift assignments and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment for the designated work area. • Operate auxiliary and semiautomatic production equipment. • Assist higher‑level operators as needed. • Use measuring equipment to verify quality specifications. • Train lower‑level operators on job tasks. • Operate material handling and processing equipment. • Update CIP boards via the shop floor management system. • Perform basic troubleshooting on production equipment. • Run multiple machines while maintaining required output. • Visually check workstations for low supplies and pull from stock. • Transport materials to and from workstations using handling equipment. • Notify supervisors or material handlers when supplies reach reorder levels. • Test and inspect produced products for quality compliance. • Report out‑of‑spec products to supervision or quality personnel. • Execute non‑conforming product procedures and rework items. • Input accurate data into the quality control system. • Participate in 6S activities, workshops, meetings, and cross‑functional training.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment operation
• ▸material handling
• ▸quality testing
• ▸data entry
• ▸cip updates
• ▸troubleshooting

What You Bring

The ideal candidate possesses basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, good manual dexterity for handling small parts, the ability to perform repetitive tasks, effective communication skills, and the ability to interpret work orders, instructions, blueprints, or drawings. A positive attitude, adherence to high quality standards, and a commitment to superior service are also essential. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, or 6‑12 months of related experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Viega encourages diverse applicants, stating that women and people of color are welcome to apply even if they do not meet every qualification.

Requirements

• ▸manual dexterity
• ▸blueprints
• ▸communication
• ▸high school
• ▸experience
• ▸quality

Benefits

Compensation includes a base hourly rate of $19‑$22, dependent on factors such as education, experience, and location, and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits feature medical, dental, and vision coverage, a wellness program, a company‑contributed HSA, voluntary life, AD&D and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 7.5% company match, and time‑off programs comprising 22 days PTO, 9 holidays, and 2 volunteer days.

Work Environment

Onsite