Lamination Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator for the Byron Center, MI plant.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned)

· General understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment

operations, safety requirements and departmental procedures.

· May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, the Pre-Expander, Mold, Lamination

Line, Block – Auto Line, etc.

· Verify equipment set-up prior to start of a production run, operates and shuts down

manufacturing equipment.

· Verifies order information and produces part(s) with the correct material, density, weight,

size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet specific job requirements while meeting

productivity standards.

· Monitors equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisor; assist with routine cleaning.

· Troubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment settings

· Responsible for training new employees

· Maintains proper work logs and completes required reports as necessary.

· Bundles, wraps, stacks, packs, assembles and/or labels materials per specific production

i nstructions.

· Maintains a clean and organized work area.

· Performs any other functions and responsibilities as assigned.

· Must be trained and familiar with general safety.

· Must be trained and familiar with Quality System Awareness.

· Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

· Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Fluent in the English language, both written and spoken, preferred. · Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Light to moderate physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling,

squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both

forward and above head level, and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift.

· Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds; and safely operate assigned

machinery.