Job Purpose Machine operator to maintain and run the Automat machine according to production and quality specifications. Operators are responsible for machine maintenance, safety, production, quality, quantity and housekeeping. Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the quantity and quality of bags produced
- Keep thread and mesh on machines
- Keep a watchful eye and ear on machines
- Watch for bad labels and mesh
- Watch for bad stitching
- Check sewing for skipped stitches, short tails, open corners, thin sides, and popped warps
- Salvage any bag you can by hand sewing
- Check measurement of bag and label placement
- Check orders on machine
- Run machines efficiently with little down time
- Do machine set up with maintenance and make the necessary adjustments where conflicts exist
- Set a production goal each day and strive to achieve it
- Keep the automats running
- Oil the sewers (daily)
- Keep work area clean
- Clean out the oil pans (weekly)
- Gather trash at the end of the shift
- Housekeeping in general, blow out, sweep and clean up oil on the floor
- Don’t start machine under repair-follow lock out-tag out procedures
- Be aware of helper, mechanic and adjacent co-worker
- Use proper lifting techniques
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma
- Basic mathematical calculation skills
- Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking 90% of the shift
- Can lift up to 60 lbs.
- Be able to push, pull, squat, bend or reach 10% of the workday
- Be able to handle, grasp, and perform repetitive motions
- Have eye/hand/foot coordination
- Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 60 degrees to 90+ depending on the season and the department
Pay The pay range for this position is determined based on the career path level you qualify for. Please contact your supervisor or HR for the specific pay range associated with this role and your career path level.
Monday-Thursday from 4:30pm-3:00am.