Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!
Scope of Responsibility
Cascade Engineering has an opening for a Machine Operator. In this position you will be responsible for the assembly, inspection and packing of waste, recycling and agricultural containers ranging in size from 32 gallon to 96-gallon containers. In this position you will be required to use hand tools and to create high quality product while working safely.
Location: Buursma Plant (4950 37th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)
Shift: 6:00 am - 6:10 pm (working 3 days one week, 4 days the other and every other weekend)
Target Pay: $18.50 per hour + .60 shift premium
Responsibilities
Day to Day - Responsible for safely manufacturing quality products as instructed following standard work. Safely utilize tools (knives, nippers, etc.) and secondary equipment to produce high quality products and includes knowing how to use Personal Protective Equipment, proper lifting techniques, safety around conveyors and how to safely use torches
Setting the Standards - Understand and utilize the following: touch points, boundary standards, visual aids, combination sheets, and job breakdown sheets. Ensure the right part is placed in the correct packaging per applicable standard work. Using “quality criteria” ensure products are produced in a manner to meet established quality standards. Know how to read a label; follow applicable processes to create and apply labels to packaging appropriately. Use STOP authority to minimize scrap production
Continuous Improvement - Follow standard work and quality criteria to correctly identify and handling non-conforming product. Support the establishment of Flow Cell certification. Keep the work cell clean using the 6S process. Enter scrap numbers into MODS production computer system as trained in OJT (on the job training)
Collecting and Entering Data - Read and apply information provided on deviations and quality alerts. Perform data entry for various parts and products based on standard work. Understand and use information as needed from bill of materials. Set up/tear down the work cell following the correct processes
At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.
