About The Position

The Machine Operator operates production equipment to produce finished goods while maintaining efficiency and quality. The role performs manufacturing tasks, adjusts equipment, mounts cutting dies, print plates, and other job-specific tooling, and completes quality checks before and during production runs. The operator maintains checklists covering quality checks, ink monitoring, and cleanup; keeps setup and run times efficient; troubleshoots quality or machine issues; and ensures equipment is maintained by notifying Maintenance and supervisors of issues. The position also includes daily and detailed weekly cleanup, reporting damaged tooling and product safety concerns, maintaining production reports, and performing other duties assigned by the Plant Superintendent, Shift Supervisor, or Shift Lead. This is a third-shift role, Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10 PM to 6 AM. Some overtime is required. The position pays $21 per hour plus a $2-per-hour shift differential. The posting describes the employer as offering great benefits and a great environment but does not specify particular benefits.

Requirements

  • Manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Ability to bend, lift, and twist continuously.
  • Ability to lift 70 pounds.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with material handlers, other 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 problem solve.
  • Ability to clearly differentiate colors.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience assisting on a multi-color flexographic press.
  • Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate machines to produce finished goods while maintaining efficiency and quality.
  • Perform manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure a 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.
  • Help troubleshoot quality or machine issues.
  • 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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