{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2692a3a5d6bb0771df689efd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2692a3a5d6bb0771df689efd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2692a3a5d6bb0771df689efd","title":"Operator, Assembly - Shift 2","description":"Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.\n\nJOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND VALUED.\n\nA career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nJOB TITLE: Operator, Assembly FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt\n\nREPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly)\n\nSUMMARY\nUnder the direct supervision of the department supervisor, the Production Operator/Associate is assigned to standardized work of routine nature involving molding machine operation and/or assembly of molded part. Work generally involves the use of simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing and general overall inspection of part. Responsibilities include; distribution within the plant, placement and removal of parts from fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance, including charting of machine factors affecting quality. Production Operators/Associates are required to perform continuous visual and manual quality checks in accordance with standardized guidelines.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust be able to stand for entire work shift.\nMust be able to lift up to 30 pounds.\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:\n\nReads, understands, and follows Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction.\nRetrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions.\nUtilizes clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts for other operations per safety procedures.\nOperates molding machines and/or air activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product. Advises supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable variances in product quality, e.g., flash, splay, contamination, underfill, etc.\nCompares, inspects, and monitors production quality to approved samples and accepts, rejects, or questions in accord with established standards.\nPerforms simple clerical tasks involving recording and summarizing production as required.\nExamines, repairs, trims, counts, weighs and performs secondary operations as directed.\nPerforms tasks in accord with standard levels of performance required to meet production rate established for specific part(s) being worked.\nPerforms routine cleaning chores to maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements.\nInterface with the production monitoring system.\nAssist in color changes / mold changes by cleaning work area or equipment. Set up for next job (i.e., sample board, OIS, packaging).\nAssist with breaks for other operators.\nOther tasks as directed by supervisor.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nHigh School Diploma or GED\n\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nPossesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.\n\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nThis position typically does not require any travel.\n\nDISCLAIMER\nThe information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.","company":"Summitpolymers","rawCompany":"summitpolymers","city":"Mt Sterling","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T16:12:58.839Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-2092.00","title":"Team Assemblers","slug":"team-assemblers"},{"code":"51-9199.00","title":"Production Workers, All Other","slug":"production-workers-all-other"},{"code":"51-2099.00","title":"Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other","slug":"assemblers-and-fabricators-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operator, Assembly - Shift 2","description":"Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.\n\nJOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND VALUED.\n\nA career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nJOB TITLE: Operator, Assembly FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt\n\nREPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly)\n\nSUMMARY\nUnder the direct supervision of the department supervisor, the Production Operator/Associate is assigned to standardized work of routine nature involving molding machine operation and/or assembly of molded part. Work generally involves the use of simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing and general overall inspection of part. Responsibilities include; distribution within the plant, placement and removal of parts from fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance, including charting of machine factors affecting quality. Production Operators/Associates are required to perform continuous visual and manual quality checks in accordance with standardized guidelines.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust be able to stand for entire work shift.\nMust be able to lift up to 30 pounds.\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:\n\nReads, understands, and follows Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction.\nRetrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions.\nUtilizes clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts for other operations per safety procedures.\nOperates molding machines and/or air activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product. Advises supervision of machine malfunctions and unacceptable variances in product quality, e.g., flash, splay, contamination, underfill, etc.\nCompares, inspects, and monitors production quality to approved samples and accepts, rejects, or questions in accord with established standards.\nPerforms simple clerical tasks involving recording and summarizing production as required.\nExamines, repairs, trims, counts, weighs and performs secondary operations as directed.\nPerforms tasks in accord with standard levels of performance required to meet production rate established for specific part(s) being worked.\nPerforms routine cleaning chores to maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements.\nInterface with the production monitoring system.\nAssist in color changes / mold changes by cleaning work area or equipment. Set up for next job (i.e., sample board, OIS, packaging).\nAssist with breaks for other operators.\nOther tasks as directed by supervisor.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nHigh School Diploma or GED\n\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nPossesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.\n\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nThis position typically does not require any travel.\n\nDISCLAIMER\nThe information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T16:12:58.839Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T16:12:58.839Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Summitpolymers","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Mt Sterling","addressRegion":"KY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2692a3a5d6bb0771df689efd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2692a3a5d6bb0771df689efd"}}