Machine Operator

RealTruck • Grand Forks, ND

65d • Onsite

About The Position

At Retrax, a RealTruck company, we take pride in our reputation for providing innovative and high quality retractable truck bed covers. We love what we do and thrive on the disciplines of design, development, and manufacturing. We strive for excellence in all we do. When you join our team, we offer competitive pay and benefits, an opportunity to build your career, and the chance to be part of our expanding product line-up. We have a great team of employees and we want you to join us in being part of the exciting future of Retrax! We work as a team, we respect one another, and value our differences.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing, packaging, and process control equipment required.
• Thermoform, Injection Mold, Douglas, ARPAC, ZED, or related machine operator experience required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift and performing basic adjustments to ensure safe and efficient production of products.
• Perform in-process inspections of parts throughout the manufacturing run and ensure they meet visual standards of acceptance.
• Responsible for producing parts in the proper quantity as identified by the production schedule.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.
• Perform operational procedures to ensure the quality of the product packaged.
• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Report material utilization in the production report.
• Ensure daily production report data is reported correctly and up to date.
• Report material utilization and daily production data.
• Recognize defective materials for color, surface blemishes, finish, and dimensions.
• Identify the proper tooling required for pending production.
• Inspect the condition of molds and component parts for damage and wear.
• Inspect machine, conveyer and tools in department and notify Lead that a maintenance repair form is needed, or replacement tools are required.
• Keeping work cell, department, and fire-doors clear of trash and other obstructions that could hinder department performance/safety.
• Maintain condition of work area to meet 5-S standards.
• Communicate with team members and support teams.
• Maintain professional attitude offering support to Leads, Supervisors and Manager.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist whenever and in whatever capacity needed to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• wage progression
• opportunity for increases
• paid every week
• A matched 401k savings program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family within 30 days of your date of hire for permanent employees
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• Big discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends

What This Job Offers

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