Production Operator II – Spooling

Shift: Swing Shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm)
Compensation: $24 per hour

Position Summary

The Production Operator II – Spooling is responsible for the semi-routine operation of spooling equipment and related processes to convert raw materials into finished goods. This role ensures high-quality output, completes in-process quality checks, maintains detailed production records, and adapts to the varied needs of a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate spooling machinery and related equipment to produce finished goods according to work instructions and quality standards.
  

• Accurately maintain inventory records for raw materials and materials in process; ensure documentation and data sheets are current and complete.
  

• Conduct in-process quality checks—including hardness, weight, variation, pH, and moisture content—to verify production meets specification requirements.
  

• Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve equipment malfunctions and product variances to maintain efficient production.
  

• Read and interpret blueprints, subassembly layouts, and schematics to ensure proper assembly and production processes.
  

• Maintain up-to-date records of orders, completed work, and inventory levels; manage materials requisitions by determining delivery needs and timelines.
  

• Adjust workload distribution, manpower allocation, and equipment usage according to current inventory and schedule demands.
  

• Collaborate with materials planning, production, and maintenance personnel to prepare and monitor master production schedules.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; verification by issuing institution or copy/proof of education accepted.
  

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience in manufacturing, spooling, or a related field.
  

• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, in-process testing, and blueprint interpretation.
  

• Other Requirements: Safety shoes required.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of job skills and company policies, typically obtained through vocational training and/or relevant on-the-job experience (1+ years).
  

• Ability to recognize when deviation from standard procedures is necessary and exercise practical judgment.
  

• High attention to detail in quality control and record keeping.
  

• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across production and planning teams.
  

• Adaptability to manage a variety of semi-routine and changing tasks within the production environment.

Job Scope & Complexity

• Duties and tasks are varied and semi-routine, requiring flexibility and the ability to manage competing production priorities.
  

• The role is integral to maintaining consistent output and meeting operational targets within a fast-paced spooling department.

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