Job Summary:

As a Machine Operator/Technician, you will read and understand job ticket instructions and all forms of written instructions to perform duties that will ensure a quality product produced in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• Set up, run, and maintain assigned machinery.
• Troubleshoot assigned machinery according to company procedures and practices to assure efficiency and quality to meet the required production schedule.
• Read and understand the written information pertaining to the job.
• Strive to meet or exceed departmental and company goals.
• Maintain accurate counts.
• Move and organize scheduled work for assigned machinery.
• Assist in training new Machine Operators.
• Monitor production and quality to make recommendations on process improvements.
• Adjust operator assignments to improve efficiency and quality of work.
• Serve as go to resource for all machinery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.
• Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.
• May require the ability to use a keyboard and other office equipment.
• May require specific vision abilities that include close vision.
• May be required to perform concentrated work for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift, carry or exert items or objects of reasonable weight.
• May be required to perform duties beyond standard business hours.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED and two years’ experience operating manufacturing machinery.