Manufacturing Associate - Set-Up Operator (3rd shift: 11pm-7am)

Grimco • Manchester, NH

2d • $21 - $26

About The Position

The Set-Up Operator prepares and adjusts downstream production equipment to work-order specifications, including shears, roll winders, the Menzel, silicone applicators, Corona treaters, and Maxson sheeters. The role involves setting blade widths, sheet lengths, corona settings, belt speed, air pressure, and tension to produce accurate, consistent product while minimizing startup scrap. No minimum experience is required; related manufacturing or machine-operation experience is preferred. The schedule is 11 p.m.–7 a.m., with a $1.50 shift differential. Compensation is $21.00–$26.00 per hour.

Grimco is a family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of sign supplies, serving customers in the US, Canada, and UK. The company was founded in 1875 and remains privately held. Its manufacturing team contributes to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and clear communication with line operators and Quality Control.
• Ability to read work orders, measure accurately, and follow dimensional specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot setup issues related to cut accuracy, web tension, and corona treatment.
• Commitment to safe work practices, including handling sharp blades with approved tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, plastics, extrusion, or converting, especially with Maxson sheeters, Corona treaters, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of sheet handling, static control, and tension systems.

Responsibilities

• Set and verify Corona treater gaps and wattage to work-order specifications; inspect electrode alignment and treatment consistency; coordinate dyne testing with Quality Control when required.
• Safely change and install Maxson blades; set blade widths and sheet lengths to work-order requirements; adjust belt speed, air knives, pull-roll air pressure, and tension for accurate cuts and clean stacking.
• Prepare equipment for startup; route initial trim and scrap properly; keep startup scrap out of finished pallets; verify pallets, slip sheets, and labels are staged before full-speed production.
• Perform periodic quality-control checks, identify downstream sheet defects, and make authorized adjustments to limit waste.
• Communicate equipment issues, defects, and adjustments to Extruder Operators, Quality Control, and teammates; document key details at shift handoff.
• Clean Corona rolls and electrodes using approved procedures; remove polymer buildup, scrap, and debris; keep the work area orderly.
• Follow lockout/tagout and blade-handling procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and promptly report unsafe conditions and near misses.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits; employee-only medical coverage costs $16.50 per biweekly paycheck, and premiums have remained unchanged for more than 18 years.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off with payout options.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) with profit sharing equal to 6% of total compensation.
• Employee referral program.
• Volunteer time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed