Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY :
As a Senior Cutting Operator at our fiber cement manufacturing facility, you will be responsible
for overseeing and executing the cutting processes for our fiber cement products. This role
involves operating advanced cutting machinery, ensuring high precision and quality in product
output, and leading a team to maintain efficient and effective operations.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITES :
The following lists the principle activities associated with the position of Senior Cutting
Operator.
Operate and monitor advanced cutting machinery and equipment to ensure precise and
efficient cutting of fiber cement products
Adjust machine settings and parameters as required to meet production specifications
Maintain accurate records of production activities, machine performance and any issues
Monitor all rollers and conveyor belts and reports issues or concerns
Perform round sheet checks related to cutting process
Perform necessary stopper checks and log the results
Perform all necessary quality checks and log the results
Oversee corrective action for any deviations or defects found with dimensional checks
Create work orders for necessary activities
Give alerts to floor staff for process issues
Identify opportunities for improvements
Identify potential safety hazards and notify correct personnel
Change cutting blades safely as necessary
EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE :
1) Conveyor belts
2) Line Roller
3) Metal Detectors
4) Cutting equipment
5) Vacuum Systems
6) Peeling Detectors
7) Forklifts
SAFETY :
Understand and follow all safety procedures
o Current on all safety trainings
o Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas.
Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
Complete General Plant Safety Training within the first 8 weeks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
Must be able to work 10%-50% of shift while continuously standing, twisting, bending,
reaching, and stooping.
Must be able to work in an environment, which is dusty and noisy.
Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.
Must be able to safely walk and work around machinery.
Needs to be able to go up and down stairs 60% of the time.
BEHAVIORS : Safety
Safety
o Holds Self and Others accountable
o Contributes to The Nichiha Way
o Shares lessons learned on safety practices
o Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
Cooperation
o Team Player
o Treats others with respect
o Helps others
o Communicates effectively
o Thinks of team after self
Personal Awareness
o Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
o Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping,
housekeeping)
o Open to constructive feedback
o Actively seeks ways to develop
Knowledge and Problem Solving
o Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
o Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
o Offers pragmatic solutions
o Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
Imitative and Productivity
o Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
o Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
o Adaptive to new ways of improvement
o Questions current status for improvements