Job Abstract

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Who is Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries.  Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.

The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, and Lansas.  

Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.

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Cleveland Manufacturing

Because our business is growing, we need to hire top talent. We're hoping you're that future team member!

The Cleveland plant is an air-conditioned environment with a team atmosphere and a commitment to safety and quality!

What we’re looking for…
The person in this role is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely set-up, processing improvements, and troubleshooting of plastic injection molds, tooling and equipment (including auxiliary equipment) operation while ensuring that safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved on a daily basis.

Expectations & Accountabilities…

• Set-up molds, related tooling and equipment according to daily production schedules; verify equipment is running at required cycle time within specs and quality level prior to releasing for production.
• Ensure tools and material are returned to proper locations before leaving workstation.
• Evaluate and advise Tool room or Maintenance of problems with tooling or equipment.
• Perform first piece inspection and provide QA Tech part for approval after mold changeover.
• Troubleshoot equipment processing problems related to product quality.
• Complete all required production and quality assurance documentation.
• Evaluate, recommend and execute continuous improvement suggestions to improve the operating efficiency as appropriate.
• Follow all safety procedures in completion of job duties.
• Verify all safety-related devices, machine guarding, signage, etc. are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.
• Wear required PPE.
• Participate in 6S events and sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work including knowledge of lock out, tag out procedures.
• Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance within the department and between shifts.
• Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings including participating in LEAN Events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Projects, Just-Do-It), submitting Suggestions, attending LEAN Training, and improving work cell/areas of responsibility daily.
• Use visual tools and display boards and update them as appropriate.
• Document all changes resulting from LEAN activities.
• Accept and embrace change necessary for continuous improvement.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to be successful…

• Three (3) to five (5) years of prior related work experience with plastic injection molding processing and equipment knowledge, set-up and maintenance.
• Working knowledge/ability to setup injection molding equipment to achieve desired specification.
• Equipment and mechanical aptitude to perform processing, mold and equipment troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills needed with solid understanding of equipment and mechanical aptitude.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet operational deadlines while training others.
• Flexibility/dependability to meet demands of 24-hour ops. Weekend and/or evenings probable.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout, machine guarding and applicable OSHA/Oatey safety standards.

Experience that will set you apart….

• Experience in tool and die shop.
• Prior tow motor, scissor lift and crane certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

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Why Oatey?

• At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
• We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.
• We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.
• Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.
• Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.
• Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.