Easter Seals Jobs

The Opportunity: Under close supervision, assemble mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive assembly operations. Use various hand and power tools and operates equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses in order to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and/or assemble. Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitor quality of products and raw materials. May read simple blueprints. Perform simple routine maintenance and cleaning. Determine and corrects minor machine malfunctions.Mentor less-experienced peers and assist supervisors, but does not formally supervise others. Assists in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff responsible for the operation of equipment and preparation of materials. Ensures high levels of staff productivity by reviewing inspections, reports, and physically observing work performed. Assists in developing performance standards and evaluation of staff. Provides or coordinates training of new and existing operators in areas such as, but not limited to safe work techniques, time-saving methods, use and documentation of runsheets, and identification of safety concerns. Works with employees to learn additional skills and correct deficiencies. Perseveres through various working conditions to complete tasks and projects. Takes appropriate measures to meet department needs and timelines, and to address team shortcomings. Provides work direction and appropriate feedback through multiple communication channels as deemed appropriate. Develops personal strategies for juggling competing demands. Examines the impact of current and/or upcoming changes on the work group processes and provides direction to others on adjusting accordingly. Human Resources Related: Is responsible for training and providing guidance and performance feedback to operators within the department. Is responsible for contributing specific feedback to area supervisors and managers for operators' performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations within the department. Performs administrative and documentation functions relative to supervision of subordinates. Provides effective training for subordinates on equipment, processes and procedures. Provides direction to subordinates for daily tasks and projects. Provides coaching for subordinates to resolve problems. Assists in employee communication, morale and discipline and provides leadership to lower-level process operators. Must be able to make well-grounded decisions and assessments. Must be able to lead and motivate staff to perform tasks accurately, completely and on-time. Safety / Environmental Related: Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area and ensures that others are doing the same. May assist in activities related to hazardous waste management such as proper waste stream identification/classification and ensuring that these are streams are properly segregated and adhered to. Oversees and personally inspects assigned production areas for compliance to housekeeping, safety and sanitation considerations. Documents safety concerns. Responsible for learning the safety hazards of processes, equipment and materials and applying that knowledge during routine operations. Identifies and corrects potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Responsible for devising and implementing safety improvements. Process Related: Performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment. Is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing and packaging procedures are correct and being followed by department personnel. Optim