Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Taylor Corporation•Fridley, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for an Equipment Operator at our Fridley-MN location. This role involves preparing, operating, and adjusting assigned machinery to meet customer specifications. The operator will be responsible for producing quality products by following all processes and procedures, including cutting, folding, stitching, punching, coiling, and gluing. Additionally, the role includes packing finished products, labeling, performing quality assurance checks, and conducting preventative maintenance on machinery to ensure efficiency and minimize downtime. The position requires maintaining a clean and safe work area and adhering to standard work methods and safety practices.

Requirements

Ability to set adjust machinery to required tolerances
High degree of mechanical ability
Ability to read and write English
Basic mathematical skills & ability to read measurements with a ruler
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position
Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials
Frequently required to move inside the facility
Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

1+ year experience in production or as an equipment operator
Good color discernment

Responsibilities

Prepare, operate and adjust assigned machinery to specifications per customer work order
Maintain a clean and safe work area and prepare for the next user
Produce product to specifications by following all processes and procedures
Cut to size, fold, stitch, punch, coil, glue or otherwise finish the product according to job ticket instructions
Complete tasks, as directed by production schedules, to ensure timely delivery of products to customers
Pack finished product into correct packages and boxes, along with attach appropriate labels and tags to product or boxes
Examine finished product for quality assurance; report defective materials or questionable quality issues to Supervisor or Team Lead
Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines, as required, to reduce problems, maintain quality, and minimize costly repairs and downtime
Maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
Follow standard work methods and prescribed safety practices to ensure production is as efficient and safe, as possible