Production Operator Job Description

Zinga Industries is a division of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that are designed to drive innovation and deliver solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies. 

With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive.

Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us!

Position Summary Production Operator:

The position of Production Operator performs the tasks associated with advanced machine operation which include setup and operation of trim presses, drilling and tapping, port and stem, vibratory systems and parts washing. The employee in this position has been cross trained and is fluent in setup, operation, and troubleshooting the various equipment to produce quality parts. The advanced machine operator can independently perform these tasks with minimal input from the machine shop supervisor and is available to train basic machine operators in the setup of individual machines through on-the-job training.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Responsibilities – Production Operator:

• To perform any of the machining operations as assigned by the team lead or production supervisor.
• Has the ability and proficiency to setup and operate trim presses, various port and stem machines, vibratory machines, drill, and tap fixturing.
• Works in quality conscious and safe manner.
• Ability to perform work at process speed and/or standard rates.
• Advises supervisor with any problems with tools, equipment, fixtures, materials, or setup operator.
• Maintains daily product and scrap records.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by the machine shop or production supervisor.
• Keeps workstation and surrounding area clean.
• Maintain all assigned tools.
• Any other duties are required by management.

Benefits and Pay – Production Operator:

• Starting pay (hourly) $19.00 - $19.25 DOE.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO (paid time off), sick time available.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and engaged workplace culture.

Skills and Experience – Production Operator:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years’ work experience in related field a plus 
• Must be able to read, write, and count.
•  Good hand eye coordination. Good communication skills
•  Must be able to work sitting or standing for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Follow all plant and departmental safety rules and regulations.

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.   

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group produces mission critical products with high replacement rates.  Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.  With revenues over $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world and has a global footprint of 141 facilities in 28 countries. Filtration Group has over 10,000 employees who are united in their Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.