Your Role in the Plant
Lesson 2 of 13 in Introduction to Manufacturing · 25 minutes
Understand different roles and positions in a Canadian manufacturing plant.
What you'll learn
- Understand different roles in a manufacturing plant
- Know the chain of command from operator to plant manager
- Identify who to report to for different issues
From the lesson
A manufacturing plant has many different roles. Each person has a specific job that helps the plant run smoothly. Understanding who does what will help you work well with your team.
The operator is the worker who runs the machines. Operators follow work instructions to make parts. They check the quality of each part and report problems. Most operators work on one or two machines.
The supervisor manages a group of operators. The supervisor assigns work, checks production numbers, and makes sure workers follow safety rules. If you have a question or problem, talk to your supervisor first.
The technician, also called a millwright or maintenance worker, fixes machines when they break down.…