Digital Cutting Operator (1st shift) - $20.48/hour - No Sundays!

Sigvaris Inc•Holland Charter Township, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sigvaris is hiring a Digital Cutting Operator for its team in Holland, Michigan. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role operates equipment used to cut products from raw material. The operator uses spreading and digital cutting devices, software to load and nest cut files, and production plans to determine layouts and quantities while following work instructions. The position also involves preparing, inspecting, labeling, packing, and storing materials and cut parts; maintaining digital cutting equipment and related records; and supporting other production activities, including running a press, cutting and automatically sewing products, and kitting and packing manufactured items. The role works with production support teams to address issues and follows safety, quality, and company procedures. Two first-shift schedules are available: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with any overtime on Friday; or Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., plus Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with any overtime consisting of an additional four hours on Friday. Overtime will not be scheduled on Sunday. Pay is $20.48 per hour, with an increase every six months during the first year and the opportunity to earn quarterly attendance bonuses of $100, subject to the company’s Attendance Policy. The work environment involves moving mechanical parts, low-to-moderate noise, and occasional exposure to warm and cold air. Physical activities include occasional sitting, walking, standing, reaching, talking or hearing, bending, lifting, or climbing; occasionally lifting more than 50 pounds; and regularly using hands for handling, feeling, grasping, manipulating, or assembling objects. Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Applicants must successfully complete a background check, education and employment verification, and drug test before hire. Sigvaris is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent in education and experience.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including regular hand use and occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check, education and employment verification, and drug test before hire.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of manufacturing experience in a related field is highly preferred.
Prior experience with automated production equipment, preferably cutting equipment or CNC machines, is highly preferred.
CNC programming experience is preferred.
Computer skills are preferred.
Basic math skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Load and unload raw materials into the spreading machine, selecting proper settings based on the material.
Calculate spread length from cut files or production plans to support proper material utilization.
Operate digital cutting equipment to cut, drill, or mark material according to CAD and production requirements.
Maintain appropriate PC settings and keep the material file library current based on machine and material settings.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on digital cutting equipment and complete related ISO documents.
Unload cut parts and inspect and label them where applicable.
Pack cut parts into production tubs, shelves, or boxes and identify them properly with job tickets.
Return partial rolls to their designated home locations after material has been spread.
Run the press for products not made on the digital cutting machine.
Cut and automatically sew products using hand and power tools, fixtures, equipment, and work instructions.
Kit and pack manufactured items with the components and labeling required for sale.
Report quality, process, equipment, material, and labor problems or concerns to the Production Supervisor.
Work with Technicians, Engineering, the Production Supervisor, and Materials/Warehouse staff to resolve issues.
Comply with OSHA and company safety rules.
Promote positive morale, open communication, cooperation, and constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Use effective communication methods, respond to communications in a timely manner, and provide accurate written information.
Follow company policies, procedures, work instructions, industry standards, and applicable laws.
Create and maintain accurate records that support internal and external requirements and the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.
Perform other assigned duties to support efficient workflow.

Benefits

Competitive salary with automatic increases every six months during the first year of employment.
Medical insurance, including Core and High Deductible plans.
Health Spending Account for the High Deductible Plan.
Flexible Spending Account.
Dental plan.
Free life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary vision, term life, accident, cancer, and hospital confinement benefits.
401(k) with company match: dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 5% of employee contributions.
Paid Time Off.
10 paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program.
Opportunity to earn $100 attendance bonus payments per quarter, subject to the company's Attendance Policy.