Machine Operator: Belt & Pack Specialist III (PA4) Making 1st shift

Company Description Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is composed of industry-leading brands, including Bosch, Dremel, RotoZip, and Vermont American. Bosch designs, manufactures, and sells power tools, rotary tools, and accessories. Renowned for innovation, versatility, ease of use, durability, and performance, Bosch tools are sold through tool specialists, hardware stores, mass merchants, and home improvement centers. Bosch is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) AWIM (A World In Motion) Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch. The Lincolnton, NC Conversion, Customizing and Packaging Center is located approximately 30 miles from Charlotte, NC. This facility employs 400+ full time associates in a 5-shift operation, which encompasses 235,000 sq ft. along with 12,000 SKU's. In addition to the conversion, customizing and packaging activities, abrasives are now a big part of our power tool accessory business. ISO certified, our associates engage in BPS, CIP and 5S. By choice we are committed to a diverse workforce -EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled Job Description Work in a team environment to aid the production process by managing various stations of the Belt & Pack machine. Including: Cut to Length Skiving Unit Belt Packaging Responsibility for the machine set up related to the Belt Conversion value stream including: quality, BPS/6S, and TPM Overall belt joint quality based on defined standards/conversion sheet specs. Set up and adjusting of machine aggregates based on specifics related to product type (skiving depth, grinding depth, glue application, tape placement, packaging aesthetics) Hourly reporting of machine outputs and downtimes To make suggestions and recommendations about improvements Duties Complete set up of Belt & Pack Packaging and Belt-Joining Lines BPS/6S/Value Stream/CIP continuous improvement Multi tasking (pre and post processing) Make adjustments at various stages of the production process to meet quality expectations Responsible for gaining and maintaining general knowledge of machines throughout the conversion area. You are responsible for completing the required training measures (PQ&T) as they are needed. You are responsible for maintaining the appropriate BPS Standards and 6S Standards. As a Bosch associate working in the conversion department, you are expected to maintain a positive work environment by following the appropriate safety procedures. You must be open and willing to assist others throughout the department. Required to meet daily goal standards. Working on different stations of the machine as required Loading machine as needed Changing slitter blades and sleeves Operate pin lift and pallet lift Set up, start, and operate machines successfully Make adjustments to stations as needed Troubleshoot machine issues and make minor repairs according to escalation plan Reading and following standard operating procedures pertaining to the machine being operated Follow the appropriate quality standards and measures for the machine being operated Understand and following procedures pertaining to machine cleanliness and tool organization Maintaining knowledge of all safety procedures associated with the machine being operated Qualifications Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly General Math skills Ability to multitask You must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours a day and also have excellent use of your hands. Ability to read and follow instructions Ability to lift (up to) 40lb. boxes High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school required Prefer experience in machine operations Additional information Setting up and operating all components of the machine successfully. Replenishing materials as needed (tape, die-cut folders, glue, slit rolls, ant-theft sensotags). Placing packaged belts into cartons / Loading raw materials into the machine. Loading / Unloading pallets. Operate pin lift and pallet lift. Making the necessary adjustments to run machine efficiently. Reading and following standard operating procedures pertaining to the machine. Detect and determine the appropriate quality standards and measures for each stage of the process. Understanding and following procedures pertaining to machine cleanliness and tool organization. Being willing to operate a variety of machines on an as needed basis. Maintaining knowledge of safety procedures associated with each machine, including but not limited to: Safety guards, emergency stops, and use of green locks All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Additional information Load material on machine as needed Operate pin lift, pallet lift, and hoist Set up and start up of the machine and operate successfully Make successful adjustments to machine as needed Assist in the troubleshooting of machine issues and assist with repairs according to escalation plan Reading and following standard operating procedures pertaining to the machine being operated Follow the appropriate quality standards and measures for the machine being operated Understand and following procedures pertaining to machine cleanliness and tool organization Maintaining knowledge of all safety procedures associated with the machine being operated Machine has a feeding system by clamp beam working on idle conveyor, the system is motorized. The feeding clamp beams are placed one before and one after cutting head. Touch screen parameters provide the possibility to set material width in between the cuts (trim), to have the minimum waste as possible. A recipe menu provide the possibility to save machine setup data for each combination: shape size, master web width, material type, etc. The operator has only to recall the desired recipe to start a new machine setup. Additional Information Operate lift equipment Unloading and reloading pallets Printing labels Reading and following standard operating procedures Maintaining knowledge of high risk items and how to handle them Maintaining knowledge of all safety requirements and procedures and adhere to all Safety Absolutes Understanding milk run pick-up points Understanding of KanBan methodology Adhere to "5S" standards. Adhere to the 14 Quality Basics Perform other essential and related duties as may be required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.