Manufacturing Machine Operator (Day Shift)

ProAmpac•Walden, NY

About The Position

The Manufacturing Machine Operator is responsible for operating packaging machinery, maintaining crew safety, and producing quality bags while increasing production and minimizing waste. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing most mechanical breakdowns and making machine adjustments. Operators read work orders and blue lines, complete production and quality documentation, and ensure guards are in place and the machine area and aisles remain clean. The position also involves setting up and gauging printers as needed, performing lubrication and preventative maintenance, and training potential operators. The schedule is four days on and four days off, working 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 48-hour workweeks. Pay is $25 per hour.

Responsibilities

Operate and change over the machine.
Maintain machine and crew safety, including explaining safety rules and lockout procedures to the helper and examiner.
Troubleshoot and repair most mechanical breakdowns and make machine 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 the daily production rate and keeping waste down.
Set up and gauge printers as necessary.
Lubricate machinery twice daily and monthly, as specified in the posting.
Perform yearly preventative maintenance on machinery.
Train potential operators.