Lamination Machine Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
Atlas Molded Products is seeking a 1st Shift Lamination Machine Operator for its Byron Center, Michigan plant. The operator works with manufacturing equipment and processes to produce parts that meet order specifications, quality tolerances, and productivity standards. The role includes verifying equipment setup, operating and shutting down machinery, monitoring equipment, troubleshooting settings, maintaining production records, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The operator may also train new employees and perform other assigned duties. General safety and Quality System Awareness training are required.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken, is preferred.
- Ability to use simple math and basic handheld measuring tools.
- Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds and safely operate assigned machinery.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities and tolerate temperature changes throughout the shift.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Understand manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures.
- Operate manufacturing equipment, which may include the Pre-Expander, Mold, Lamination Line, and Block–Auto Line.
- Verify equipment setup before production runs and operate and shut down manufacturing equipment.
- Verify order information and produce parts using the correct material, density, weight, size, and shape within quality tolerances and productivity standards.
- Monitor equipment, report malfunctions to a supervisor, and assist with routine cleaning.
- Troubleshoot equipment and adjust settings.
- Train new employees.
- Maintain work logs and complete required reports.
- Bundle, wrap, stack, pack, assemble, and/or label materials according to production instructions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Complete general safety and Quality System Awareness training.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other assigned functions and responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
