Manufacturing Machine Operator (Night Shift)

ProAmpac•Walden, NY

About The Position

The Manufacturing Machine Operator is responsible for operating machinery, maintaining crew safety, producing quality bags, and supporting efficient production with minimal waste. The operator troubleshoots and repairs most mechanical breakdowns and adjustments, reads work orders and blue lines, and completes production and quality documentation. The role also includes machine changeovers and setup, printer setup and gauging, routine lubrication and preventative maintenance, and training potential operators. The schedule is four days on and four days off, working 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. for 48-hour weeks.

Responsibilities

Operate and change over the machine.
Ensure crew safety and explain safety rules and lockout procedures to the Helper and Examiner.
Troubleshoot and repair most mechanical breakdowns and make adjustments.
Read and understand work orders and blue lines.
Sign off on the Quality Inspection report every half hour.
Complete the daily production report.
Ensure all machine guards are in place.
Keep the machine area and aisles clean.
Produce quality bags while increasing daily production rates and minimizing waste.
Set up and gauge printers as necessary.
Lubricate machinery twice daily and monthly, as specified.
Perform yearly preventative maintenance on machinery.
Train potential operators.