Machine Operator III en None

Machine Operator III - All 3 shifts

SUMMARY - Set-up, adjust and safely operate on a variety of machines to cut and slot partitions from several types of roll stock to specifications. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Work from pattern to mount and adjust dies, guides, feed, speed, tension, etc.
• Recognize any and all operating problems and make adjustments to accommodate subtle stock variations, worn dies, humidity, etc.
• May move and change rolls, make routine machine repairs, including lubrication.
• Move strip loads and scrap loads. 
• Operate machines and hand tools, hand and power trucks.
• Use the following inspection and test gear:  board gauge, rule, patterns and stop watch (to time production speed). 
• Full responsibility for set-ups and/or work preparation.  Seek coordinator's help under unusual circumstances.
•  Responsible for product quality.  (Set-ups are checked by others.)
• Record and report times and material produced.
• Record and report production and/or equipment problems.
• May answer questions in stacking and packing procedures.
• Report personnel inadequacies. 
• Participate in cross-training.
• Practices and promotes safe work practices.  Report unsafe working practices.
• Maintains a satisfactory productivity rating.
• Proactively helps to create and work within a team-based environment and practices effective communication skills.
• Trains other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of machine repairs and/or any unsafe conditions. 
• Possess a working knowledge of material/ inventory identification. 
• Requisitions parts and supplies.
• Works from a manufacturing requirements schedule.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Practical application of each is required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.    Ability to write simple correspondence.   Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to walk and use verbal and listening skills.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits:

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision 
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Company 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Climate controlled facility
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability 
• Company-paid life & AD&D insurance