Machine Operators - All Shifts

MDI-Grand Rapids•Grand Rapids, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for multiple openings for Machine Operators across various shifts, including Process Tech Apprentice, Process Technician - Extrusion, and Process Technician - Flexo Press. The Process Tech Apprentice role involves learning and mastering extrusion line operations under guidance, focusing on efficiency, troubleshooting, and safety. The Process Technician - Extrusion role requires independent operation of extrusion lines, ensuring quality and productivity. The Process Technician - Flexo Press role involves setting up, operating, adjusting, and performing light maintenance on die cutters and flexographic printing operations, including ink management and quality control.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for hands-on work.
Able to effectively perform all basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
Ability to learn measurement tools.
Ability to effectively read, interpret and communicate industry and customer specific documentation.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain attention to detail.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Verified eligibility for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of related manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive training and assist in the startup, shutdown, and changeovers of extrusion lines.
Contribute to ensuring extrusion lines run at optimal efficiency.
Assist in monitoring the production process to ensure output meets or exceeds set standards.
Learn and adhere to safety protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ensure compliance with all current company policies.
Develop effective communication skills.
Engage in learning opportunities to suggest improvements for manufacturing processes.
Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
Operate extrusion lines independently and efficiently.
Perform tasks in compliance with Work Instructions to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
Ensure plastic sheets and rolls meet or exceed customer and MDI standards.
Ensure all team members are adequately trained.
Ensure all employees' times are properly assigned to production manufacturing orders.
Works independently, efficiently manages time, and uses experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Employ effective, respectful and persuasive spoken and written communication skills.
Troubleshoot equipment, techniques, and processes.
Understand Bill of Material (BOM) and determine job specifics.
Select and install printing plates, dies and related equipment.
Ink management: blending, testing, and maintaining ink consistency.
Operate equipment to ensure proper ink coverage, alignment and registration.
Maintain and adjust equipment to ensure products meet specifications.
Detect and report any equipment malfunctions.
Perform and document required quality checks.
Obtain and maintain forklift certification.