Machine Operator: 2nd shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (11:00 pm - 7:00 am)

Fenner Dunlop is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our Toledo, Ohio manufacturing team. team. Responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial machinery to ensure efficient production. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Fenner Dunlop, a Michelin Group company, designs and manufactures the widest range of bulk material handling conveyor belts in the world. We strive to be the premier provider of the safest and most reliable conveyor belting and services to a variety of heavy industrial markets such as coal mining, hard rock mining, sand, gravel, wood handling, power generation, pulp and paper. Fenner Dunlop provides North American made belting, manufactured at our facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. For over 150 years, Fenner Dunlop has researched, designed, developed, manufactured, and tested its conveyor belting products, supporting nearly any type of conveyor application, and providing the right solutions to protect conveyor system investments in the harshest conveying environments.

What You’ll Do

Equipment Operation:
Efficiently and safely operate overhead cranes, power industrial trucks, and various power and hand tools.

Optimize performance by properly utilizing all equipment for each assigned task, ensuring adherence to the standard operating procedures.

Support production flow by conducting and assisting with changeovers, buffing, and other processes to minimize equipment downtime.

Achieve full qualification in at least one department, such as calendaring, lamination, pressing, or inspection.

Demonstrate expertise in department-specific processes and quality requirements.

Safety and Maintenance:
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.

Adhere to established safety procedures to ensure personal and team safety.

Promptly report any production issues, safety concerns, or equipment malfunctions to supervision.

Production Documentation:
Accurately maintain production records and job information. Record entries in Epicor.

Ensure proper documentation and compliance with standard operating procedures, including quality checks and control procedures.

Quality Assurance:
Adhere to established quality standards and procedures to ensure the production of high-quality products.

Conduct regular quality checks and inspections to identify and address defects or inconsistencies.

Report quality issues or concerns to supervision and participate in corrective actions as necessary.

Attendance and Policy Adherence:
Maintain a strong attendance record and comply with the company’s attendance policy.

Consistently follow all company policies and procedures.

Additional Duties:
Train other team members.

Perform additional tasks as directed by supervision to support overall production goals.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior manufacturing or equivalent experience
• Must be able to work all shifts (8 and/or 12 hours) and weekends
• Ability to learn and adapt to various departmental processes and equipment.
• Two (2) years experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer Support
  Detail Oriented
• Exceptional communication skills
• Flexible & Adaptable
  Fork Lift use/certification
  Interpersonal Skills
• Machine Operations
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
  Use of Hand Tools
  Work Independently

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays
• Frequent manual dexterity
• Routinely stand, squat, and/or work in confined spaces
• Visual acuity (color, depth, field of vision)
• Work in varying physical conditions

What We Offer

At Fenner Dunlop, a Michelin Group company, we care about work/life balance as well as the health and financial well being of our employees and their families. So, whether you’re considering family planning, trying to decide how to best care for your family, or want to make a difference through volunteerism, you’re sure to find Fenner Dunlop’s competitive and comprehensive employee-focused benefits package helpful.

• New hire rate $20.00 plus $1.00 shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on your first day
• Medical Travel Reimbursement for critical healthcare travel over 100 miles from home
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of your salary
• Extensive Paid Parental Leave in the event of a birth or adoption
• Opportunities to purchase Michelin Stock at a discounted rate
• Michelin Tire Rebates after 1 year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program that provides health, financial, and legal counseling among other resources

Interested in more details on our comprehensive employee benefits package? Just ask