Machine Operator I- First Shift

Gojo•Wooster, OH

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents of this role tend to basic line machinery and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation, following production/process specifications or instructions as documented and directed. Incumbents monitor meters, gauges, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications, while performing all work in accordance with established safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

Requires previous mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of testing equipment and ability to operate this equipment.
Ability to train others through on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency will be obtained through on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Expected to meet the daily production schedule.
Performs minor operation and changeover procedures and assists maintenance on major changeovers.
Verifies availability of required components, sub-assemblies and supplies at work station for upcoming and current orders.
Retrieve required components for production orders from staging area, back flush or Kanban.
Functions as part of production crew to load equipment with necessary production components such as, but not limited to; caps, bottles, film, pumps, labels and shippers.
Reconciles and returns remaining components to the locator after production runs.
Assists the Production Leader to perform quality checks such as; weight checks, torque checks, visual inspection, accuracy of counts, skid tags, use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charting (when applicable) and pallet patterns.
Maintains line and equipment within housekeeping and cleanliness guidelines.
Maintains operating records as required. Includes maintaining machine log, check lists, books and other company records for auditing purposes according to relevant standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Starts and stops machines (utilizing the emergency E-stop) and complies with lock-out/tag-out procedures, alerting maintenance of any malfunction.
Must be familiar and able to operate machine control panels and touch screens; digital communication equipment, and is able to recognize system errors and faults.
Assists with changeovers and general upkeep of line equipment; adjusting rails, set and operation of glue and tape machines, counting, perform component reconciliation, printer set-up and basic operation (Fox Jet, Laser Coder, Video Jet) and boxing surplus components.
Troubleshoots any malfunctions and report abnormalities to the Production Leader/Supervisor and Maintenance.
Makes minor adjustments to equipment within written work instructions (WIS).
Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), safety and housekeeping requirements.
May train others as assigned.
Required to work on production lines as needed and able to perform all manual functions.