Operator, Assembly - Shift 2 (4:00 PM-12:30 AM)
Company: Summit Polymers
Location: Portage
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Operator, Assembly FLSA STATUS: Non
Exempt REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor, the
Production Operator/Associate is assigned to standardized work of
routine nature involving molding machine operation and/or assembly
of molded part. Work generally involves the use of simple hand
tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing and
general overall inspection of part. Responsibilities include;
distribution within the plant, placement and removal of parts from
fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance, including
charting of machine factors affecting quality. Production
Operators/Associates are required to perform continuous visual and
manual quality checks in accordance with standardized guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to
stand for entire work shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Reads, understands, and follows
Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection
procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction.
Retrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels
parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions. Utilizes
clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to
trim, cut, and prepare parts for other operations per safety
procedures. Operates molding machines and/or air activated tools
and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product. Advises
supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable variances in
product quality, e.g., flash, splay, contamination, underfill, etc.
Compares, inspects, and monitors production quality to approved
samples and accepts, rejects, or questions in accord with
established standards. Performs simple clerical tasks involving
recording and summarizing production as required. Examines,
repairs, trims, counts, weighs and performs secondary operations as
directed. Performs tasks in accord with standard levels of
performance required to meet production rate established for
specific part(s) being worked. Performs routine cleaning chores to
maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements.
Interface with the production monitoring system. Assist in color
changes / mold changes by cleaning work area or equipment. Set up
for next job (i.e., sample board, OIS, packaging). Assist with
breaks for other operators. Other tasks as directed by supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information
and make decisions from a limited number of choices. TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS This position typically does not require any travel.
DISCLAIMER The information contained in this job description is not
intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and
responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an
all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the
job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties
and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete
all post-hire required training.
Keywords: Summit Polymers, Fort Wayne , Operator, Assembly - Shift 2 (4:00 PM-12:30 AM), Manufacturing , Portage, Indiana
