Operator I - Mixer / Blender - First Shift

Description : Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company : Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes blending / mixing. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.

Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary / accessory equipment.

Essential Job Functions :

• Compound and process ingredients according to formulas
• Mix and blend ingredients to create state of the art electrical insulating products
• Activate machines by pressing control buttons to activate equipment
• Record and maintain production data, such as quantities, types, and defects of materials produced
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as carts, forklifts and hand trucks
• Participate in cross training to become knowledgeable of equipment / process within the department
• Perform routine daily machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care
• Communicate with supervisor on hot jobs and work order priorities
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Requirements :

Qualifications and Competencies

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 lb. drums, mixing bags and / or other related material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owne d through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy :

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement : It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Sample Titles : Composites Operator I

Sample Equipment : (Sheet Molding Press, Shapes Press, Mixer, Pultrusion Line)

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