Machine Operator I - Duq

Duquesne•Duquesne, PA

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of all pillow manufacturing equipment. The role includes maintaining clean and safe pillow production areas, supporting equipment repairs, following safety procedures, and performing production tasks. The operator fills the Garnett machine feed hoppers with appropriate fibers, sets up machines for each work order, verifies that component parts are available, records production performance and operating times using touch-screen and RF equipment, and works with Quality Control to ensure pillows meet ATC specifications.

Requirements

At least 2 years of machine maintenance experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
PC skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Solid math skills.
Experience with basic equipment repair.
Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to withstand extreme climate variations, including heat and cold.
Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb, and/or squat.
Ability to frequently stand and walk.

Responsibilities

Maintain pillow production areas, keeping inside and outside areas free from debris and hazards.
Assist with repairs to company equipment.
Follow company-wide safety policies to prevent accidents and injuries.
Ensure equipment guards and safety equipment are in place and operational, including lockout-tagout equipment.
Fill Garnett machine feed hoppers with appropriate fibers.
Report accurate production performance, downtime, and runtime for each work order using touch-screen and RF equipment.
Maintain other required production information.
Set up machines for each work order.
Verify component parts are pulled to the production area before production starts.
Work with Quality Control to verify pillows meet ATC specifications.