Machine Adjuster - 2nd Shift

WESTERN STATES ENVELOPE COMPANY•Erlanger, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Order Set Up Operator (Adjuster) to join our production team in our Erlanger, KY location. This role ensures efficient and smooth operations by setting up and configuring machinery for production runs. This role is to operate ALL machines in the department, set up work orders to specifications, troubleshoot, and perform daily maintenance and minor repairs on envelope folding machines. We are looking for candidates with hands-on mechanical ability who have had experience setting up orders on machines in a production/manufacturing OR candidates with experience in an auto/fleet mechanic environment. Training is completed on the 1st shift and will take at least 6 months to learn our machines and our industry, but could be up to 8-9 months on FIRST SHIFT before transitioning to your home shift on 2nd.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise as Set-Up Operator, Envelope Adjuster or Auto Mechanic.
5 years machine set-up and/or repair experience preferred.
Proven ability to set up orders on production manufacturing equipment, mechanic, automotive, fleet mechanic, or farm mechanic.
Capacity to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Capable of speaking effectively with employees of the organization.
Aptitude to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting ruler measurements.
Ability to walk and stand frequently during an eight-hour shift.
Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours).
Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.
Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits.
Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.
Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.

Nice To Haves

Industry on an RA and/or WD machine in a position of similar skill set and level of responsibility within the Envelope Industry preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Performing daily machine maintenance, changeovers, and set-ups.
Inspecting products and making necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and address mechanical malfunctions.
Troubleshooting minor operating difficulties using hand tools.
Executing minor machine repairs.
Operating all machines within the Folding Department.
Examining work orders to determine production specifications.
Inspecting product quality following established guidelines.
Verifying order accuracy throughout production, including labeling, printing, and packaging.
Performing machine wash-up and other general cleaning duties to maintain a tidy workspace.
Accurately completing paperwork for labor, time, and quality tracking.
Maintaining precise counts of envelopes for boxing, cartonizing, and palletizing.
Neatly and uniformly packing envelopes into containers, keeping pace with machine speeds.
Placing die-cut paper stacks into machine feeds.
Splicing paper rolls into web machine feeds.