Puller Operator: 1st Shift

The Puller Operator is responsible for operating manual and mechanical pulling equipment to remove tubes from mandrels, ensuring proper documentation, and observing all safety procedures.

Requirements

• Inspect tooling and racks for part integrity and consistency.
• Position racks using a pallet jack and ensure appropriate spacing for pulling operations.
• Determine correct pull method (manual or mechanical) based on tube specifications.
• Operate pullers as instructed.
• Ensure correct plate installation for mechanical pulling.
• Manually pull tubes according to work instructions.
• Use grinders as needed to relieve bonded mandrels.
• Place tubes in looped carts by part number and mandrels by size in tooling carts.
• Complete necessary paperwork for each job and attach to appropriate materials.
• Perform visual inspections and report non-conforming materials to team lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Clean racks post-operation, including breaking and removing cured resin, swabbing with alcohol, and documenting resin weight.
• Monitor and achieve established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as production output, quality standards, efficiency, and safety compliance, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with company goals.
• Keep work area clean and organized to prevent safety hazards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.