Production Machine Operator

Job Description: Position Summary:

• The Equipment Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment, ensuring continued operation through interpretation of and response to machine faults, line clearance needs, and alignment of stations and fixtures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform start-up operation from power off/cold state; complete equipment and product paperwork, such as traceability and start-up checklist.
• Conduct Level I required preventive maintenance tasks.
• Participate in changeovers to include line clearance, system transactions, and associated documentation.
• Perform work order set ups in electronic batch record, data acquisition and inventory management systems.
• Pull test samples for QC in process inspection, remove completed production from machine and place in finished goods totes.
• Fill component Hoppers/Bowls as required to maintain production.
• Perform minor troubleshooting to diagnose machine performance issues; escalate to assigned Technician when required to ensure resolution. Perform line clearance activities and return equipment to proper operation.
• Update hourly production boards with production and efficiency numbers; note issues that prevented goal attainment (downtime, waste, quality, etc.)
• Submit machine repair tags to identify issues requiring support services.
• Ensure that product not meeting quality specifications is processed under non-conformance procedures/requirements.
• Maintain 5S standards in assigned work areas.
• Model company values and support strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
• This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including knowledge of all standards, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes related to the site).
• Engage others; promote and participate in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement.

Qualifications:Knowledge & Skills:

• Good Verbal and written communication skills. Read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Understanding of and ability to use computers.
• Sound judgment for use in machine troubleshooting and product disposition.
• Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication at various levels and areas within the organization.
• Must accurately follow both verbal and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma, or GED with 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred; or Technical Certificate with associated relevant experience.

Work Environment:

• Work involves use of manufacturing equipment or close proximity to equipment. May be exposed to biohazards and/or chemicals.
• Work environment can range from clean room and proper gowning requirements to a production area that is open, potentially noisy, and with moving equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull up to 80 lbs.
• Recurring physical demands include standing, walking, stooping, crouching, climbing, bilateral motion involving hands, wrists, and upper body.
• Concentrated visual attention to perform checks on products and components.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21