Machine Operators and Assistants
Summary
Operate and maintain paper-converting machines, adjusting settings and troubleshooting issues to meet production and quality standards.
DETAILS
- Salary: ranging from $19-$23 (Base pay is $16-$20 plus up to $3/hr. bonus every pay period when production goals are met)
- Schedule: 2-2-3 12 hour schedule
COMPETIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Annual reviews for performance bonus and compensation
- Additional bonuses or gift prizes throughout the year recognizing top performers
- Medical & Dental plans
- Healthcare &Dependent-care Flex-Spending Account programs
- Company-sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company-sponsored Short-term & Long-term Disability insurance
- 401k with a company match
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to assist the Machine Operator with the set up and operation of machines that perform a variety of functions, such as rewinding/folding, sawing, banding, wrapping, cartoning, boxing, or stacking of paper goods
- Ability to work safely and accident-free in all job functions
- Examine completed work to verify conformance to work orders along with all areas of quality, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct any issues.
- Start machines and move controls to regulate tension of paper, to synchronize speed of machine components, adjust winding parameters, folding parameters, and all down-stream equipment to meet the specifications of each product.
- Ability to make machine adjustments using basic hand tools.
- Install machine change parts to meet new product specifications.
- Measure, space, and set perforation blades/anvils and slitters according to product specifications.
- Place rolls of paper in machine back stands and safely thread paper through embossers, slitting rolls, folding rolls, re-winder area, etc.
- Fill glue reservoirs.
- Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand or power tools.
- Able to run, troubleshoot, grade change all downstream equipment i.e. log bander, roll wrappers, case packers, bundlers, case stackers, etc. along with the folder and/or re-winder.
- Able to meet daily production standards specific to each product.
- Able to meet all quality standards to include completing the quality checklist.
- Able to accurately complete the daily production report including down-time recording.
- Responsible for providing the necessary training needs to the team within the employee’s knowledge and capabilities.
- Direct crew members as needed and ensure they are following all safe work practices.
- The ability to demonstrate leadership skills on regular, consistent basis.
- Keep work area clean and organized while following the lean initiatives.