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Job summary: Performs processing, finishing, and packaging of Palmetto braided packing. The position is generally responsible for taking braided packing and package per customer specifications. Additional responsibilities include dipping braided material into baskets of either PTFE, 501 graphite mix or lubricants. After processing, the packing is finished using a calendaring machine with metal plates that squeezes the packing into shape and size. The finished product is stored in barrels as semi-finished material (SEMI) used to create finished parts (FP) that are packaged according to customer specifications.

Specific Responsibility:  

Interpret production documents to determine processing and finishing schedule in conjunction with customer order priorities determined by sales.Work directly with braiding machine operators to ensure the dry braided packing coming off the braiding machines is the correct style, size, density and shape. This may require having the braiding machine operator revise a Braider Machine Setup Sheet (BMSS) to achieve.After material processing and finishing, the barrel material should be of acceptable quality for use by other departments focusing on finished parts: Wipes, Rings, East and West Packaging.Packaging processed/finished braided material according to customer specifications via production documentation.Report quality issues and scrap amounts for braided packing that does not conform to quality standards.Process braided packing according to the BMSS. This may include dipping baskets of braided packing into PTFE, 501 graphite mix, lubricants such as perfecta, silicone or mineral oil.Finishing is primarily calendaring the braided packing via a machine with metal plates to achieve size, density and shape. Also stenciling packing style 1389 GFO packing via a machine.Accurately complete and forward (or enter in SAP) production documents with appropriate stamps, quantity, date, initials, etc., as per appropriate work procedures.Manage a clean & productive workstation with all tools maintained and calibrated, as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

A basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn should allow a person to perform the job functions above.

Education:

HS Diploma / Equivalent

Skills and Experience

A minimum of 1-year previous technical or mechanical experience preferred. 

Basic mechanical skills needed. 

Close visual attention, manual dexterity, reasoning, and judgment are required.

Ability to learn effective use of calipers and gauges.

Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements:         

   Standing                                   Frequently (46-100%)

   Sitting                                      Frequently (46-100%)

Lifting                                      Up to 25lbs without assistance

   Carrying                                   Up to 25lbs without assistance

   Walking                                   Occasionally (16-45%)

Hearing                                     Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)

  Vision                                      Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses

  Mental Requirements:           

 Problem Solving                       Frequently (46-100%)

  Making Decisions                     Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact

  Supervise                                 Rarely (0-15%)

  Interpret Data                           Frequently (46-100%)

  Organize                                  Occasionally (16-45%)

  Read/Write                               Frequently (46-100%)

  Communication                        Frequently (46-100%)

Note:  This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor.  All requirements are subject to change and updates.

Cutting packing with a bandsaw

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.