Manufacturing Operator II - 1st shift (6:30am-3:00pm)

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Manufacturing Operator II is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for producing our Mechanical Packing material. This job requires a combination of mechanical maintenance skills (utilizing machinery and various hand tools) physical laboring skills and quality skills. In this role, the employee should be able to operate a variety of equipment in a production/processing operation, measure and check raw materials to ensure product compliance, and maintain proper manufacturing records to comply with department regulations.

Requirements

Ability to make decisions based on a set of predetermined parameters.
Ability to operate various machines.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow written/verbal instructions and sequences of events.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. manually on a frequent basis, uses supporting equipment when necessary.
Ability to wear a respirator as needed.
Manual dexterity to handle small sharp and/or specialized tools.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to operate at least three or more work centers proficiently. This could include running various types of braiding machines, winders, twisters, coating lines, coiling machines, sizing presses, packaging lines as well as others.
Ability to set up and efficiently run machinery following the appropriate process specifications and/or work instructions. Must be able to troubleshoot the machine, fix basic problems and know when to seek help for more complicated issues.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot and correct any product quality problems during the production process.
Ability to use basic hand tools such as cutting equipment, measuring equipment, weighing equipment and various other hand tools for operating equipment.
Operates computer to execute order inquiries, cycle count adjustments, and other transactions as needed.
Ability to cross train newer operators on multiple work centers.
Work under general direction from supervisor.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!