Machine Operator 1st shift

Otter Tail Corporation Careers•Clearwater, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing production operations, monitoring machine performance, completing minor quality control checks, and identifying all quality issues and quality codes. The role involves training new Packers, assisting with paperwork, and operating and keeping up with faster lines in speed and complexity. The operator must be capable of starting up each inline machine, operating lines with minimal assistance, and be well-versed in at least 50% of the production lines. Diligently completing and maintaining all necessary paperwork without assistance or error for inventory, quality control, record keeping, roll stock and sheet tickets is crucial. The operator must understand the Bill of Materials (BOM) and verify materials against it, ensure correct signage for scrap material, and remove/tag rejected rolls. They must also confirm correct material usage and that scrap is sent to the correct grinder. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) authorized and performing LOTO according to safety guidelines is required. Basic machine setup activities and roll changes are part of the role, as is using basic troubleshooting skills to identify and diagnose forming, trimming, and punching problems, including adjusting heats and recognizing different forming conditions. Assisting in other mechanical maintenance and making basic adjustments to temperature and/or speed with support is expected. The role focuses on eliminating downtime, keeping machines running efficiently, promoting good housekeeping, and identifying/reporting unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Previous manufacturing experience or familiarity with manufacturing equipment required.
In depth knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, and product specifications.
Ability to read, write, and speak basic English. This is essential for understanding work instructions, labels, quality sheets, other printed job materials, and communicating effectively with fellow workers to fully understand job information.
Basic computer skills required, including the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the ability to work with different applications on different formats.
Must possess basic mathematic skills including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Able to use measuring tools (such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, indicators, scales, etc.) to read and interpret a variety of measurements using fractions, decimals, or metric increments.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment consistently and correctly.
Must be able to lift forty-three pounds sixty times per 8 hours shift and must be able to lift as much as fifty pounds on an occasional basis.
Must be able to safely climb short ladders while carrying these weights.

Nice To Haves

Trade school for plastics fabrication
Light set up or maintenance experience
Basic knowledge of production scheduling and inventory control

Responsibilities

Performs production operations, monitors machine performance, completes minor quality control checks, and identifies all quality issues and quality codes.
Provides training to new Packers and assists with paperwork as needed.
Operates and keeps up with faster lines in speed and complexity, capable of starting up each inline machine, operates lines with minimal assistance or issue, and is well-versed in a minimum of 50% of the production lines.
Diligently completes and maintains all necessary paperwork without assistance or error for inventory, quality control, record keeping, roll stock and sheet tickets, etc.
Understands the Bill of Materials (BOM) and verifies the materials at the line against it.
Ensures that the correct signage is being used to identify all scrap material.
Removes, fills out, and attaches tag to scrap roll and takes rejected rolls to appropriate areas.
Confirms that the correct material is being used on the line and that the scrap material is being sent to the correct grinder.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) authorized and performs lockout/tag out according to safety guidelines and the instructions provided for each individual piece of equipment.
Performs basic machine set up activities and completes roll changes by placing rolls on machines and starting rolls into formers and other machines.
Uses basic trouble shooting skills, gained job knowledge, and experience to identity and diagnose basic forming, trimming, and punching problems on the machines.
Assists in other mechanical maintenance as needed and makes basic adjustments to temperature and/or speed to correct issues with assistance/support.
Eliminates downtime and keeps machines running efficiently.
Promotes good housekeeping practices by ensuring work areas and common areas are clean.
Identifies and reports any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.
Follows and adheres to all safety procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned by the lead, supervisor, or manager.