Machine Operator
About The Position
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of extrusion processes, maintaining equipment, and monitoring product quality. The Machine Operator will work closely with engineering and management to meet production schedules and quality standards. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math, reading, and writing skills, and previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment. The ability to recognize and solve recurring problems, interpret production schedules, lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work 12-hour shifts is essential. The company offers a competitive salary range, annual bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits including health plans, a 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, and adoption benefits. Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills
- Ability to recognize and solution recurring problems.
- Previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment.
- Ability to read, interpret and complete production schedules and reporting forms.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all required administrative forms associated with the extrusion process are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
- Keep all vacuum, stuffer, and atmospheric vents clean and free of material.
- Keep all extruder cooling tanks with adequate level of distilled water and proper additives.
- Ensure that your assigned lines are running at the proper rates, temperatures, and percentages as established by engineering or management.
- Ensure that all boards are the proper color and length according to the schedule for the day.
- Notify the Process Leader, or Supervisor concerning issues that affect the performance or quality of your line.
- Monitor the output of your line hourly to verify the quality of your product.
- Always maintain safe working habits around the equipment and when moving product or materials in the area.
- Demonstrate good teamwork by assisting your co-workers as needed, or as directed by your Process Leader or Supervisor.
- Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
- Robust health plans
- Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
- Product discounts
- Flexible time off benefits
- Adoption benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
