Finishing Operator

Propelis • Portland, OR

23h • $23 - $25

About The Position

Summary: Primary role of this position is to setup, operate and take down equipment and machinery that is designated to the Finishing department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reads job ticket to determine job specifications and requirements assigned to job. Performs setup on the equipment or machine being operated to ensure proper job preparation. After routine setup is completed adjustments are made as necessary to regulate tension, synchronization, calibrations and measurements align. Starts machine and does test runs, feeding substrate through machine to compare against job ticket specifications. Readjusts machine to reach desired production. Starts counting device, conveyor belt, automatic take off table or any other auxiliary piece that coincides with operating equipment. Observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions such as jamming, wrinkling, or tearing of material. Stops machine to make required adjustments. Quality checks job at specified intervals. Moves final product to designated area and takes down equipment or machine as directed by the Finishing Manager. Qualifications: To succeed at this position, all above essential duties must be performed to the highest level. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to one year related experience and or training.

Responsibilities

• Reads job ticket to determine job specifications and requirements assigned to job.
• Performs setup on the equipment or machine being operated to ensure proper job preparation.
• After routine setup is completed adjustments are made as necessary to regulate tension, synchronization, calibrations and measurements align.
• Starts machine and does test runs, feeding substrate through machine to compare against job ticket specifications.
• Readjusts machine to reach desired production.
• Starts counting device, conveyor belt, automatic take off table or any other auxiliary piece that coincides with operating equipment.
• Observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions such as jamming, wrinkling, or tearing of material.
• Stops machine to make required adjustments.
• Quality checks job at specified intervals.
• Moves final product to designated area and takes down equipment or machine as directed by the Finishing Manager.

Benefits

• a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• dental plan
• vision plan
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees