Machine Operator I

2 weeks ago


Thomaston, United States Dart Container Full time

**Day-to-Day Role**:
**Machine Operator I**

Assist with set-up and operate high-speed process equipment. Operate different machines, and ensure the equipment is working efficiently and producing quality products.
- Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
- Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
- Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Assist with setting-up, starting, adjusting, diagnosing, troubleshooting and properly shutting down process equipment in accordance with published production schedules and product specifications.
- Assist with process machinery from raw materials through downstream finished goods
- Perform general preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e. fill lube lines, lube chain rails, grease guns, etc.) as required
- Maintain production logs and reports as required
- Promptly notify the Maintenance Department of any maintenance required
- Notify supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions
- Perfom back-up Inspector Packer responsibilities during break and lunch periods
- Perform production process in SAP as required

**Machine Operator I**

Set-up and operate high-speed process equipment. Operate multiple machines, and ensure the equipment is working efficiently and producing quality products.
- Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
- Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
- Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Set up, start, adjust, test, calibrate, operate, diagnose, troubleshoot and properly shut down process equipment in accordance with published production schedules and product specifications.
- Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to control one or more machine functions
- Operate and monitor process machinery from raw materials through downstream finished goods, ensuring quality and consistency
- Adjust equipment as needed to maximize up time, rates and yields
- Monitor equipment for mechanical problems by listening for unusual noises and visually checking gears, hoses, gauges, materials, etc.
- Troubleshoot and fix equipment and/or material problems
- Diagnose and change out defective parts
- Use advanced measuring equipment such as micrometers, scales, scanners
- Implement programs to standardize and minimize production changeovers and machine downtime
- Perform general preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e. fill lube lines, lube chain rails, grease guns, etc.)
- Maintain production logs and reports as required
- Promptly notify the Maintenance Department of any maintenance required
- Notify supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions
- Perfom back-up Inspector Packer responsibilities during break and lunch periods
- Train other Machine Operators as required
- Perform production process in SAP as required

**Core Skills and Qualifications**:

- Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
- Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
- Two (2) year experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment or equivalent technical school or apprentice experience
- Previous plant production software experience

**Preferred Skills and Qualifications**:

- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Technical school or apprenticeship experience
- Previous powered industrial truck experience
- SAP experience
- Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and/or packaging industrial experience
- Experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment or equivalent technical school or apprentice experience

**_ Overview: _**_Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries._

**_ Benefits:_**_ Dart Container fu


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