Assistant Machine Operator

NORMAL DUTIES include may include the following:

• Monitors quality and specifications incoming stock for flute, size; score position, color, label, label direction, print, and print direction and condition.
• Monitors quality and specifications of plates and drawings.
• Monitors and adjusts the pH and viscosity of the ink used for each job.
• Mounts cutting dies, printing plates
• Pulls rolls per the factory order.
• Sets side gates, belts, stacker attachments per factory order
• Places machine in time.
• Sets caliper for board and printing plate(s).
• Maintains information in the computer system in a timely manner.
• Makes adjustment needed to ensure product being produced meets all quality standards.
• Reports any inability to meet quality standards or setup standards to machine center
• Reports any maintenance problems to the machine center supervisor and assist as needed in repair of machine center.
• Prepares for next order while monitoring current production, as time will allow.
• Performs quality checks on product before and during production to ensure quality standards are met and maintained during production.
• Must be able to operate sit down forklift.

The Assistant Operator will also perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret written documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, factory orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (English and Metric systems), using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read an English and metric system tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform normal job functions. While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the normal job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the normal job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, an individual regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the normal job functions.

Required

• 2 year(s): Forklift Experience
• 2 year(s): Computer Skills are required to perform this job.

Required

• HS Equivalency or better

Required

• Reasoning Ability
• Mathematical Skills

Required

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer

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