Machine Technician Shift 3

Mac Papers and Packaging•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Technician sets up and adjusts envelope cutting and gumming machines for safe and efficient production. The work includes starting and operating equipment, making adjustments to close tolerances, performing maintenance and troubleshooting, and cleaning the equipment. Duties may vary depending on management. The technician monitors machine quality and production speed, maximizes productivity, performs job changes, and makes mechanical adjustments to address quality variations and malfunctions. The role also involves replacing knives or envelope dies, completing preventive maintenance, working with gum, glue, oil, and grease, and maintaining equipment and the work area. The technician follows written quality-control procedures, communicates machine-performance information to the next shift and supervisor, and provides training and assistance to coworkers. The employee works primarily in a manufacturing warehouse environment. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, visual quality inspections, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push, pull, or leverage up to 75 pounds. Employees must be able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of relevant mechanical experience.
Mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility to work with different machine assignments.
Basic math skills, ability to accurately read a ruler, and basic computer skills.
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and on time.
Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Ability to walk and stand continuously for long periods.
Ability to perform enhanced visual inspections, distinguish a full range of colors, and meet close-vision, distance-vision, and focus-adjustment requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push, pull, or leverage up to 75 pounds.
Ability to read equipment manuals and job-jacket requirements, follow directions, apply written instructions to machine setups, and troubleshoot.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of direct envelope experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and adjust cutting and gumming equipment for safe and efficient operation.
Start up machines and make adjustments, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment.
Monitor assigned machines for product quality and production-speed standards.
Maximize machine productivity by making timely job changes and achieving and maintaining maximum run speeds.
Analyze machine operation and make mechanical adjustments to resolve quality variations and malfunctions.
Remove and replace straight knives and/or envelope dies according to job specifications.
Follow written quality-control procedures to ensure the quality of packed or stacked products.
Make machine size changes and adjustments within estimated change times and note delays on work orders.
Relay special instructions and machine-performance information to the next shift.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and maintain consistent production quality.
Inspect machine condition and respond to gaps between actual and expected performance.
Reduce downtime through scheduled preventive maintenance, ongoing monitoring, and equipment upkeep.
Clean and replenish gum and glue products; apply oil and grease to moving parts.
Maintain knowledge of paper and gum uses, properties, applications, and settings.
Notify the supervisor of recurring equipment problems and corrective actions taken.
Train and assist coworkers, including other machine technicians.
Comply with company policies, safety rules, and regulations.
Clean and maintain the machine and work area, including sweeping and removing waste.
Perform other duties as required.