Machine Operator III

Bradford Company • Holland, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Set-up, adjust and safely operate on a variety of machines to cut and slot partitions from several types of roll stock to specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk and use verbal and listening skills.
• Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work from pattern to mount and adjust dies, guides, feed, speed, tension, etc.
• Recognize any and all operating problems and make adjustments to accommodate subtle stock variations, worn dies, humidity, etc.
• May move and change rolls, make routine machine repairs, including lubrication.
• Move strip loads and scrap loads.
• Operate machines and hand tools, hand and power trucks.
• Use inspection and test gear: board gauge, rule, patterns and stop watch (to time production speed).
• Full responsibility for set-ups and/or work preparation. Seek coordinator's help under unusual circumstances.
• Responsible for product quality.
• Record and report times and material produced.
• Record and report production and/or equipment problems.
• May answer questions in stacking and packing procedures.
• Report personnel inadequacies.
• Participate in cross-training.
• Practices and promotes safe work practices. Report unsafe working practices.
• Maintains a satisfactory productivity rating.
• Proactively helps to create and work within a team-based environment and practices effective communication skills.
• Trains other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of machine repairs and/or any unsafe conditions.
• Possess a working knowledge of material/ inventory identification.
• Requisitions parts and supplies.
• Works from a manufacturing requirements schedule.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Company 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Climate controlled facility
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life & AD&D insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED