Production Equipment Operator (PEO)
About The Position
WinCup is hiring a Production Equipment Operator to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment that produces plastic lids at its Mount Sterling facility. The role performs basic machine maintenance and repairs, supports equipment performance and production goals, and helps ensure that finished products meet quality standards. The operator conducts routine production and quality checks, performs assigned preventive maintenance, responds to machine or product issues, and communicates problems to production leadership. The position follows safety procedures and plant standards, including lockout/tagout when required, and supports product introductions and manufacturing training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to write and speak English.
- Ability to follow directives from MTS leadership and supervisors to sustain productivity and target levels.
- Ability to follow company, manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to collaborate with plant and safety leadership.
- Ability to complete required new manufacturing training on equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment tending a production machine.
Responsibilities
- Record timely checks to ensure that only quality products are manufactured and enter packing bins.
- Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and practices, including performing lockout/tagout when required.
- Diagnose machine malfunctions and perform operator-level repairs on assigned machines.
- Perform scrap bin checks, line checks, and assigned quality tests; inspect products to identify defects.
- Maintain established machine cycle times to meet production goals.
- Respond promptly to reports of defective lids or other finished goods from Packers, Print Operators, or Packing Technicians.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Perform required daily preventive maintenance, including eliminating air, steam, and water leaks.
- Communicate promptly with the Production Lead or Supervisor when assistance is needed with raw materials, machines, handling equipment, quality, or other issues.
- Perform roll changes.
- Perform the plastic extrusion process.
- Follow WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other plant standards.
- Support current and new product introductions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by WinCup leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, with most benefit eligibility beginning 31 days after hire.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- 401(k) plan with a company match available after 60 days of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
