Machine Operator 1st Shift

Filtration Group Corp•Kenosha, WI

13d

About The Position

Filtration Group – Finishing, now part of Parker, manufactures and distributes air filters, paint arrestors, overspray collectors, accessories, and maintenance supplies for automotive and industrial paint spray booths and commercial and industrial HVAC applications. The Machine Operator operates machinery across multiple departments, performing production work efficiently and safely with minimal supervision while meeting quality standards. The position may shift between departments as demand changes and may train new operators or provide coverage for Line Leads and Group Leads when needed. The operator performs machine setup and minor adjustments agreed upon with Maintenance, monitors equipment and materials, records production, and reports equipment malfunctions or deviations from quality, production, or safety standards. The role also requires maintaining clean equipment and work areas, following company policies, and performing other assigned duties. Physical tasks include lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Parker offers family leave, health and wellness benefits, health insurance, training and development opportunities, and an inclusive and engaged workplace culture. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace; applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other appropriate status under U.S. import and export regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate critical equipment in three or more departments.
Knowledge of company products and procedures.
Customer-focused, with strong attention to detail.
Able to work overtime on short notice.
Able to reach, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, twist, squat, push, and pull.
Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Able to lift 40 pounds overhead.
Able to use hand tools, power tools, and a high-pressure washer.
Able to learn to operate machinery via a PLC interface.

Responsibilities

Operate one or more machines across multiple departments efficiently and safely, with minimal supervision.
Monitor production to ensure quality standards are met.
Train new operators.
Shift between departments based on demand fluctuations in critical positions.
Assist the Line Lead and Group Lead in ensuring the department follows the production schedule.
Provide coverage for Line Leads and Group Leads' supervisory responsibilities when necessary.
Start and stop machines at specified intervals and operate them according to specifications and standard efficiency.
Perform setup duties and make minor equipment adjustments as agreed upon with Maintenance.
Stop malfunctioning equipment immediately and notify a supervisor or mechanic when repairs or adjustments are needed.
Report deviations from acceptable quality, production, or safety standards to a supervisor.
Monitor raw material usage and report excessive loss to a supervisor.
Document daily production as required.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and keep equipment clean.
Follow company rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook or department policy.
Perform other duties and work in other departments as required.