1st Shift Equipment Operator

Taylor Corporation•North Mankato, MN

19d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for an Equipment Operator in our North Mankato-MN facility. To be considered for Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. This role involves carrying out detailed instructions from job orders, identifying and correcting errors, setting up and adjusting press equipment for job runs, monitoring product quality and equipment during runs, initiating job startups according to the production schedule, performing routine equipment maintenance, meeting production standards for output, waste, and spoilage, adhering to safety guidelines, keeping the workspace clean and organized, and completing related logs and paperwork. The position may involve operating complex multi-color and multi-process inline equipment, and high-speed digital web presses with finishing capabilities.

Requirements

Mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
Basic math skills to read ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization
Ability to operate equipment to obtain proficiency as measured through production and quality standards
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for work orders
Ability to communicate professionally
Strong attention to detail
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)

Nice To Haves

Ability to distinguish colors
Experience in a production related environment

Responsibilities

Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders
Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct
Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications
Monitor product for quality during job runs. Check preciseness of detail against specifications. Take action to correct any problems
Monitor equipment during job runs. Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance
Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule
Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep
Meet standards for output, waste, and spoilage
Adhere to all safety guidelines. Keep workspace clean and organized for efficiency in shift changeovers
Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork