Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Studio M is seeking a Machine Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team in Fenton, MO.

Who we are:

Studio M is a family owned and operated company of about 100 people based in St. Louis, Missouri (Fenton area). We design, manufacture, and distribute art-based gift and décor products for the home and garden.

https://www.studio-m.com/

About the role:

As a Machine Operator at Studio M, your primary responsibility will be to setup, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain printing and cutting machinery. You will assist with any and all work required to meet the production team’s goals. Since we’re a small business, you’ll get to learn and gain valuable experience through a wide array of projects and processes that make a production operation run smoothly.

What you'll do:

• Set up machinery for operation
• Start machinery and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance
• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and record keeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in the work area
• Assist in product assembly tasks in the off-seasons and as needed
• Continuously improve work processes and job skills
• Work collaboratively with the team to accomplish each day’s production goals

Our ideal candidate:

If you’re the right person for this job, you’ll be comfortable working on your feet all day and are seeking a fast-paced work environment. You have a positive attitude, enjoy working both with a team and independently, and have excellent attention to detail. You can quickly learn how to use computer applications/programs. You probably have a GED or high school diploma and have pursued additional education since graduating.

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with speed and accuracy.
• 1 year of machine operating experience at a manufacturing facility is preferred – CNC, die-cutters, commercial printers, etc.
• Understanding of production and plant processes
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
• Professionalism, patience, and a positive attitude
• Problem solving skills
• Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Continually required to stand or walk
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk, hear, and utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard or mobile device
• Frequently required to lift /carry/push items up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts or machinery like forklifts
• Frequently exposed to loud noise

What we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) program with matching
• 14 business days per year of PTO/vacation/sick leave (accrued with hours worked)
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program - resources and guidance to help with parenting, senior care, home services, wellness, legal, financial services, or whatever personal challenge you might face
• Employee discount
• Casual, family-friendly work environment - we treat our team like human beings (not like robots), and we'll work with you to accommodate the demands of your life outside of work.
• Opportunities for growth.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume via the "APPLY NOW" button

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We require mask wearing and physical distancing when in the building. We have daily temperature screenings on arrival and provide plenty of hand sanitizer, masks, and cleaning supplies.