Assistant Machine Operator

Shift: Day shift
Schedule:6 AM to 2:30 PM; Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: $22.00 - $23.00/hr (Depending on experience)

As an Assistant Operator, you will work as part of a team, having responsibility for helping with foam fabrication. Set up and operate various machines to cut, form, shape, and wrap foam or plastic parts for assembly, storage, and shipping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Review work orders or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for machine setup and operational specifications.
• Set up and operate a specific production equipment or machinery (i.e., die cutting machine, skiver, Bruno).
• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems.
• Adjust machines as necessary to synchronize the speed of machine components.
• Clean and lubricate machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives.
• Load or unload material or work pieces into machinery.
• Position, adjust, and secure material or work pieces against stops or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using tools.
• Machine setup instructions should be posted near the machine. Always ask questions to clarify instructions.
• Responsible for product quality and accuracy.
• Examine work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Inspect products for defects, and measure work pieces to determine the accuracy of machine operation, using a tape measure or other measuring instruments.
• Maintain accurate inventory, production, and timekeeping records.
• Enter data into production software.
• Operate all foam machines on the floor and lease assistant foam fabrication operators and foam assemblers.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Practice personal safety and follow all safety practices and procedures.
• Comply with all policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to management.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 6 months or more of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to add and subtract 2-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10s and 100s

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to lift up to 25 lbs, sit, stand, or walk.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid elder care
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance