Industrial Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Machine Adjuster sets up, adjusts, operates, and troubleshoots envelope manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality envelopes efficiently. The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and precise adjustments to maintain product specifications, minimize downtime, and reduce material waste. The Machine Adjuster works with machine operators, production supervisors, and maintenance personnel to meet production targets, safety standards, and quality requirements. People with manufacturing experience or strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Shift opportunities include second shift, Monday–Friday, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., with a $1.50-per-hour shift premium, and third shift, Sunday–Thursday, 10:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m., with a $2.00-per-hour shift premium. First-shift training, 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., is preferred.
Requirements
- Prior experience setting up orders on a machine in a production or manufacturing facility.
- Manual dexterity.
- Strong initiative.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete for the duration of a scheduled shift of 8–12 hours.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
- Ability to perform constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
- Ability to frequently twist the torso and lift above shoulder height.
- Tactile sensitivity in hands and digits; near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.
Nice To Haves
- Prior manufacturing experience setting up production orders on a machine using hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Set up and adjust envelope manufacturing machines according to job specifications, production orders, and customer requirements.
- Make mechanical adjustments to folding, gluing, feeding, cutting, printing, window-patching, and other applicable machine components.
- Adjust machine settings, guides, rollers, feeders, sensors, and other components to ensure proper machine performance.
- Perform job changeovers, including changing tooling, plates, dies, guides, and other required components.
- Verify machine settings and ensure initial production samples meet quality specifications before releasing jobs for full production.
- Fine-tune equipment during production to maintain consistent product quality and operating efficiency.
- Identify and correct machine-related defects, including misfeeds, jams, improper folding, glue issues, and cutting inconsistencies.
- Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, inspections, and assigned preventive maintenance.
- Identify worn, damaged, or malfunctioning components and communicate repair needs to maintenance personnel.
- Assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and repairs when necessary.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Regular pay raises.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Employee development and growth potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
