Robotic Polishing Operator

Base Pay: $19.30+ per hour, depending on experience Shift Differential: Additional $1.50 per hour for 2nd shift Benefits & What We OfferDay-one holiday pay Day-one 401(k) with company match Medical, dental and vision benefits at 91 days Vacation eligibility at 91 days On-the-job training Tuition assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Direct Care for employees enrolled in company health benefits Annual boot reimbursement voucher Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher every two years Career growth and advancement opportunities

Job Summary: The Robotic Polishing Operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating and monitoring automated polishing work cells while maintaining established quality and productivity requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Set up, operate and monitor automated/robotic polishing equipment according to established procedures. Complete product and equipment changeovers, including changing polishing buffs, compound and applicable tooling or process components. Deburr outside edges of parts as required. Perform required quality inspections before production and after final processing. Monitor production performance and complete required production documentation. Organize tools, equipment and materials to support efficient product changeovers. Identify and communicate production, equipment and quality concerns to supervision and appropriate support personnel, including relevant information between shifts. Follow established safety, environmental and operating procedures, including applicable JSA, ESA, ASA and PPE requirements. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Previous manufacturing, machine operating, automated equipment or related production experience preferred. High school diploma or GED/equivalent preferred. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to work within established production schedules and rates. Ability to inspect parts and identify visual quality concerns. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions. Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a production team. Must be willing and able to complete approximately 24 weeks of training on 1st or 3rd shift.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements: The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to: Stand, walk and move throughout the production area for extended periods. Bend, reach, turn and perform repetitive movements associated with equipment operation and material handling. Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds on a non-repetitive basis. Push, pull or position polishing compound drums as required. Perform work requiring manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and close visual attention. Work around automated/robotic equipment and other industrial machinery. Work in an environment where polishing dust may be present. Wear required PPE, including eye, hearing and foot protection, Kevlar sleeves/gloves, cut-resistant gloves and other protective equipment as required. Work weekday and weekend overtime and adjusted hours as required by operational needs. Forklift Certification: This position requires company forklift certification. Employees must successfully complete a drug screening as part of the initial certification process and any required recertification process, in accordance with company policy. Why American Trim? At American Trim, Safety is our #1 Core Value. We provide hands-on training and opportunities to develop specialized manufacturing skills while building your career with American Trim. If you're mechanically inclined and interested in working with automated manufacturing equipment, apply with American Trim today. No agency calls or emails, please. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.