Manufacturing Machine Operator - Full Time - Rotating Shift
About The Position
The Finishing Machine Operator will monitor and operate production equipment and facilities, including field equipment, product manufacturing support and operations support, while ensuring consistent quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. In this role, the Operator drives accountability, always maintains safety standards, and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. Cross-training is an important part of building a strong team and Operators will rotate through trainings and qualifications for a variety of roles within the work area. Roles may include working with processing and manufacturing equipment, working in a control room environment, working in high hazard areas and learning to perform minor repairs to process equipment. Operators are developed and trained in the field and are expected to both work independently and engage in team environments with minimal supervision. This position requires strong communication skills with the ability to share and receive detailed information in both written and oral form, including following written operating procedures. Successful operators will be comfortable receiving coaching, learning to follow instructions, solve and trouble shoot problems, as well as exhibit strong work ethics.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Willing and able to work a 12-hr rotating shift schedule
- Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short notice call-in as required
- Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toe shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, rubber acid suits, Respirex hoods and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)
- Willing and able to: lift 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs. regularly, 55 lbs. occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms and alerts
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, etc.)
- Willing and able to learn new computer software systems, such as machine operating systems and touch screens interface
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of chemical process operations experience
- 3+ years of industrial manufacturing experience (may include related military experience)
- 3+ years of military experience and training
- Manufacturing Technician 1 Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing Technology or Industrial field
- Any mechanical or manufacturing related certification or 3 years equivalent experience in troubleshooting and maintaining process equipment
Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate production equipment and facilities
- Ensure consistent quality and conformance with standard operating procedures
- Maintain safety standards
- Initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary
- Rotate through trainings and qualifications for a variety of roles within the work area
- Work with processing and manufacturing equipment
- Work in a control room environment
- Work in high hazard areas
- Learn to perform minor repairs to process equipment
- Work independently and engage in team environments with minimal supervision
- Share and receive detailed information in both written and oral form
- Follow written operating procedures
- Receive coaching
- Follow instructions
- Solve and troubleshoot problems
- Exhibit strong work ethics
Benefits
- Benefits Package available first day of work
- Generous 6% 401k match and 3% employer contribution (up to 9%)
- Onsite gym and wellness center
- Full-service cafeteria
- Uniforms provided
- Safety shoe allowance provided annually
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Annual opportunity for pay increase
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
