Machine Operator - I and II (Ongoing Recruitment))

IDEX•Denver, CO

12d•$45,600 - $68,400•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. We accept applications for this position on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities arise. This is a continuously open posting. We review applications regularly and hire as needed. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : The Machine Operator I is responsible for operating machinery to produce BAND-IT products per product specification. The Machine Operator I operates, inspects, and executes changeovers such as coils and/or material, under supervision. REPORTING TO : Production Supervisor

Requirements

Understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Mechanical background and/or aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
Ability to effectively manage time and tasks to meet production requirements.
Collaborative mindset with other operators and staff.
Meets intermediate level competency on all requirements for minimum of three machines in home department.
High School Diploma or GED.
Prior machine operator experience, and/or mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures. For example, demonstrate understanding of Lock-Out Tag-Out Verification (LOTOV) operations.
Clearly communicate important safety, quality, delivery, and other pertinent information in shift handoff/GEMBA meetings.
Locate, read, and understand all applicable work instructions, including work orders, lot control, and bills of material (BOM).
Calibrate and prepare machinery for production cycles.
Use standard and custom inspection equipment to perform quality inspections.
Achieve compliance with quality documentation through our statistical process control software, Synergy, in accordance with specified frequency.
Consistently meet machine output production targets.
Package and palletize finished product.
Escalate necessary situations to the next level of management.
Maintain paperwork as required.
Participate in the continuous improvement process.
Champion professional attitude and behavior in alignment with IDEX values, the BAND-IT Employee Handbook, and Code of Conduct Policy.
Other duties as assigned.
Proactively identifies safety opportunities and implements solutions to mitigate, reduce, or eliminate risk
Certified to perform Lock-Out Tag-Out Verification (LOTOV) operations
Ability to perform machine setups and make proper mechanical adjustments to optimize Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC)
Ability to consistently achieve pitch at 85% or higher of production targets
Ability to achieve changeover rates at 75% or higher of change over target
Achieves 90% accuracy or higher of work order issuances and can communicate when issuances/completions cannot be performed
Ability to perform Operator Preventative Maintenance on machines and provide detailed documentation of task performed
Identifies Statistical Process Control (SPC) signals and responds to triggers according to the standard method of recovery. Maintains the ability to re-establish parameters and mechanical setup to baseline of machine operations through standard work instructions
Participates and supports Lean Initiatives that drive improvements throughout the factory. Utilizes Lean Principles throughout their work day
Ability to identify, quantify and propose improvement countermeasures to items that are impacting SQDC
Assist in development of content in concurrence with engineering team members for standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other controlled written documents
Exhibits a behavior in alignment with the BAND-It IDEX Core Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence
Maintains regular and reliable attendance