Experienced Machine Operator

American Packaging Corporation•Town of Riga, NY

1d•$24 - $35

About The Position

We are looking for experienced manufacturing employees to join the American Packaging Family. Hiring for: Utility Operator, Slitter Operator, PrePress Operator, Press Operators, and Laminator Operators Shift and Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days and nights open ($3 shift premium for nights) Hourly Rates: $23.75 - $34.88 (dependent on experience) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Sets up machine. Observes machine operation to detect material defects or machine malfunction. Measures material dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines and changing female knives. Prepares required paperwork, including daily production reports, SPC charting, roll tickets and inventory tags. Completes work orders when necessary. Actively participates in safety programs and makes safety observations. Follows plant safety rules. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs – reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Sets up machine.
Observes machine operation to detect material defects or machine malfunction.
Measures material dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines and changing female knives.
Prepares required paperwork, including daily production reports, SPC charting, roll tickets and inventory tags.
Completes work orders when necessary.
Actively participates in safety programs and makes safety observations.
Follows plant safety rules.
Other duties as assigned.