LM4 Machine Operator - 2nd shift

National Novelty Brush Company • East Lampeter Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

National Novelty Brush Company is hiring a full-time LM4 Machine Operator for the second shift, from 2:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. The operator is responsible for optimal operation of automated metal cap lining machines, including daily greasing and oiling, and for contacting maintenance when machine issues arise. The operator must be able to operate the LM4, LM5, LM6, and threaders.

This position includes labeling boxes according to work orders, checking cap and liner quality, completing required measurements and quality checks, recording scrap, meeting daily quotas, and preparing the machine and boxes for the next shift. The operator is also responsible for maintaining a safe, neat, and orderly work area and may need to become authorized to perform certain lockout/tagout duties. Employment requires drug testing in a drug-free environment.

The work takes place in a typical manufacturing environment with moderate noise. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses and hearing protection. The posting describes frequent standing and walking, occasional lifting of 11–20 pounds and 21–50 pounds, and occasional reaching, climbing, squatting or kneeling, and bending.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• At least 6 months of machine operation experience.
• General computer knowledge.
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Basic math skills.
• LOTO authorized.
• Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word.
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions or actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Ability to follow an organized or systematic method of performing tasks.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to operate the LM4, LM5, LM6, and threaders.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Near and depth vision and color discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Label boxes according to work orders and place the gaylord number under the label.
• Clean metal buildup on threader tooling when required or needed.
• Visually check cap and liner quality throughout the shift.
• Use the SPC station and various gauges to perform required quality checks for Rotary #1, #3, and #8.
• Place liner rolls on the spindle as needed using the automatic lift.
• Remove tape from the inside and outside of liner rolls.
• Grease and oil the machine each day.
• Weigh and record scrap.
• Page the mechanic for all machine issues.
• Achieve daily quotas.
• Make boxes at the end of each shift for the following shift.
• Prepare the machine for the next shift.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work area.
• Become LOTO authorized to perform certain required duties.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $250 after 90 days.
• Employer pays 80% of the employee's medical premium for Highmark PPO.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• $15,000 company-paid basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays when the plant is closed.
• PTO hours earned immediately.
• Quarterly and annual attendance bonuses.
• Referral bonus.
• Annual performance bonus.
• 401(k)/Roth and profit sharing.
• Educational assistance.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Optional occasional overtime.
• Company-sponsored events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED