Water Spider

Overview: Salary Range$20.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School/GEDTravel Percentage No Travel Category Manufacturing & Operations

Description: *Position Summary*:Within the Electroswitch Lean Manufacturing operating system, the Water Spider is a mission-critical role centered on maintaining material flow at the point-of-use (POU) to support the TAKT-based production. The primary objective is to “keep the operator at the station” by ensuring all materials, tools, and resources required are staged in advance, thereby reducing non-value-added movement and ensuring an uninterrupted production cadence.*Essential Functions / Responsibilities*:* Point-of-Use Tracking:Monitor and respond to visual cues – such as empty bins, signal cards, or floor markings – to execute the timely collection, replenishment, and return of materials to designated locations.* Standard Work Execution: Follow a disciplined, timed route to ensure material delivery matches the production schedule and needs of the production line.* Waste Mitigation: Proactively remove dunnage, empty packaging, and scrap from the production area to maintain a 5S-compliant workspace.* Production Support: Assist with the staging of tools and materials for upcoming changeovers to minimize downtime. Periodically support direct production work during staffing shortages or peak demand.*Secondary Responsibilities*:* Communication Bridge: Serve as liaison between the production floor and the warehouse/supervisors regarding material shortages or quality concerns.* Quality Inspection: Visually inspect components during replenishment for obvious defects or damage.* Consumable Management: Monitor and refill supplies (fasteners, packaging, labels, etc.).Remove waste and recyclables from workstations.* Deliver components, and subassemblies as necessary per production line needs.

Qualifications: *Knowledge, Skills & Experiences*:* Education: Level of knowledge associated with a High School / Vocational School diploma.* Experience: Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in preferred.* Technical Skills: Knowledge of basic math and ability to read blueprints/work instructions and familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.* Problem Solving: Ability to recognize abnormalities in the flow and escalate issues before they cause line stoppages. Strong attention to detail and daily standard work execution.* Clear communication with team leaders and supervisors.*Training and Requirements*:General Safety; Quality System Awareness*Physical Requirements*:Must be able to stand and walk set routes repetitively for the duration of the shift (frequent travel between departments) and lift up to 50 lbs. *Work Environment*:* Combination of Manufacturing and Office environment.* Regular exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold and odors.