Location: Middlesex, VT 1st Shift & 2nd Shift Available Web Industries a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), which brings a lot of advantages to the people who work here—beyond the great pay and excellent benefits. You’re not just an employee, you are an employee-owner, with a vested interest in the success of the company. Web Industries’ founder, Bob Fulton, believed that the people who create the value of a company, the employees, should share in the success of the company. We believe there is a real energy that exists when people are open, honest, and work together to meet mutual goals. We do this by living our values: Heart of an Owner: Taking personal responsibility and pride in our work. Stronger Together: The power of collaboration and teamwork. Find a Way: Determination and creativity to overcome challenges As a company, we thrive on that energy and work to bring it into every product and every project that we touch. At Web, we believe the employee experience is paramount to our company’s success. Working with us, you’ll experience a myriad of cultures, locations, industries, and technologies. And you’ll be part of an employee-owned company dedicated to helping you achieve a fulfilling life and a rewarding career. POSITION SUMMARY
Web Industries Manufacturing Operators are responsible for manufacturing product by following standard work and manufacturing specifications. This position has a key role in meeting our production needs and working as a team with others to operate as efficiently as possible.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operates Machinery: Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator I completion
Safety and Environmental Compliance: Complies with safety rules and standards Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents
Manage Production Schedule: Run any production line as required Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met Support material handling as required Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)
Process Improvement, and Maintenance: Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative Maximize through-put and uptime Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders) Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified
Training: Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent Train other employees and sign off passports
Visual Factory Goal: Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled Assist in managing all Kanban’s
Employee Ownership Behaviors: Lead by example in demonstrating the following; Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions Can Do Mentality: Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools
Communication Skills: Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understood Makes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object Self-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal Strong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training Team Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture
Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned
Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:
High School diploma or GED
1-2 years manufacturing experience
Ability to read, write and speak and understand English
Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc
Self-Motivated and detail oriented
Team oriented
Ability to lift 50Ibs to 75Ibs (location dependent)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:
Track record of strong communication and above average job performance
Experience manufacturing flexible materials
Experience in Aerospace, Medical or Wire and Cable manufacturing

All applicants must be eligible to work on military contracts.