Machine Operator I

Gojo•Wooster, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I tends basic line machinery and related equipment in a continuous production and processing operation, following documented production and process specifications. The operator monitors meters, gauges, and controls to ensure specifications are met and performs all work according to safety and quality procedures. The role is based at the Wooster, Ohio worksite and operates on a Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. shift. The operator supports production schedules by preparing and loading components, performing minor machine operations and changeovers, assisting with quality checks, and maintaining equipment and work areas. The role also involves keeping required production records, recognizing and reporting equipment faults, making adjustments within written instructions, and complying with standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. Proficiency is developed through on-the-job training.

Requirements

Previous mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of testing equipment and the ability to operate it.
Ability to train others through on-the-job training.
Ability to perform all manual functions required on production lines.

Responsibilities

Meet the daily production schedule.
Perform minor machine operations and changeover procedures, and assist maintenance with major changeovers.
Verify that required components, sub-assemblies, and supplies are available at the workstation; retrieve components from the staging area, back flush, or Kanban as needed.
Work as part of the production crew to load equipment with components such as caps, bottles, film, pumps, labels, and shippers.
Reconcile remaining components and return them to the locator after production runs.
Assist the Production Leader with quality checks, including weight and torque checks, visual inspections, count accuracy, skid tags, SPC charting when applicable, and pallet patterns.
Maintain the production line and equipment according to housekeeping and cleanliness guidelines.
Maintain machine logs, checklists, books, and other required records for auditing in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Start and stop machines, use the emergency E-stop as needed, follow lock-out/tag-out procedures, and alert maintenance to malfunctions.
Operate machine control panels and touch screens and digital communication equipment, and recognize system errors and faults.
Assist with changeovers and general upkeep of line equipment, including adjusting rails, setting up and operating glue and tape machines, counting and reconciling components, setting up and operating printers, and boxing surplus components.
Troubleshoot malfunctions and report abnormalities to the Production Leader or Supervisor and Maintenance.
Make minor equipment adjustments within written work instructions.
Follow SOPs, cGMP, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
Train others as assigned.
Work on production lines as needed and perform all manual functions.