About The Position

The Machine Operator operates production equipment to produce finished goods while maintaining efficiency and quality. The role includes performing manufacturing tasks, adjusting equipment, mounting cutting dies, print plates, and other required tooling, and completing quality checks before and during production runs. The operator maintains documented checklists for quality checks, ink monitoring, and cleanup, and works to keep machine setup and run times efficient. The operator helps troubleshoot quality or machine issues, ensures equipment is properly maintained, and reports issues to Maintenance and supervisors. Duties also include daily and detailed weekly cleanup, identifying damaged tooling and product safety concerns, maintaining production reports, and performing other duties assigned by the Plant Superintendent, Shift Supervisor, or Shift Lead. The position is for the third shift, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning, with some overtime required. Pay is $21 per hour plus a $2-per-hour shift differential.

Requirements

  • Manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Ability to bend, lift, and twist continuously.
  • Ability to lift 70 pounds.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with material handlers, employees, and managers.
  • Attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
  • Ability to clearly differentiate colors.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience assisting on a multicolor flexographic press.
  • Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate machines to produce finished goods while maintaining efficiency and quality.
  • Perform manufacturing tasks using production equipment to maintain steady workflow.
  • Make equipment adjustments and mount cutting dies, print plates, and other tooling required for each job.
  • Perform quality checks before each assigned job and during production runs.
  • Maintain documented checklists for quality checks, ink monitoring, and cleanup.
  • Keep machine setup and run times at maximum efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot quality or machine issues as they occur.
  • Ensure equipment is properly maintained and notify Maintenance and supervisors of issues.
  • Perform daily and detailed weekly cleanup according to the cleanup checklist.
  • Identify and report damaged tooling that needs repair.
  • Identify product safety concerns and report them to a supervisor.
  • Maintain proper production reporting.
  • Perform other duties as determined by the Plant Superintendent, Shift Supervisor, or Shift Lead.
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