Machine Operator I
About The Position
The Machine Operator I works closely with Helpers, Lead Operators, and Shift Supervisors to ensure production processes meet customer expectations. The primary responsibility is to maintain the operation of the designated line, ensuring it runs acceptable quality product. This role involves taking ownership of the line when it is down and working to get it back up and running under normal conditions. The operator is also responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards for the shift, completing all required operator paperwork, entering information into the computer system, and understanding the process and operation of the equipment. Adjustments to the machine may be required for orders or to troubleshoot issues, and the operator must be able to identify and resolve problems on the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications. Other tasks may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems.
- Ability to wear all required PPE (steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required).
- Ability to lift up to 65lbs.
- Ability to read and understand work orders.
- Knowledge in navigating different computer programs.
- Ability to communicate with other employees.
- High level of safety awareness due to working around moving machinery or electricity.
- Ability to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted while performing job duties; push or pull up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.
Responsibilities
- Follow all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.
- Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management.
- Act as a role model for Safety on the shift.
- Participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC).
- Maintain operation of designated line.
- Take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal running conditions.
- Responsible for housekeeping that is due for completion by the end of the shift.
- Complete all operator paperwork, key information into the computer system, and be responsible for all products run on the line.
- Understand the process and operation of the equipment.
- Perform adjustments to machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues.
- Troubleshoot problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
