Lead Machine Operator
Ayer, MA
$18 to $24 per hour depending on experience shift differential!
2nd and 3rd Shifts Available

$1000 Sign-on Bonus

We have a well-established company with a state-of-the-art facility seeking a Machine Operator. The company is a leading supplier in the industry for many national and regional brands. The company values all employees in a safe and innovative work environment.

The individual in this position is responsible for the daily set-up and operation of manufacturing machines. In addition, this individual ensures that all safety and quality standards are consistently met.

Job Responsibilities of the Machine Operator

• Responsible for set-up of assigned machine(s) to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Responsible for coordination of product change-overs to maximize line efficiencies.
• Responsible for monitoring the machine and material running through machine to ensure product meets quality and production standards; report problems to line operator in a timely manner.
• Assist with performing simple preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to prevent downtime.
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed; consistently report issues promptly and accurately to the Line Operator. Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensure equipment and surrounding area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks. Administrative duties
• Monitor and record production run quantities, job orders, product and wrapping materials used, pallet tags, waste and machinery downtimes on the work order and directly in the computer system.
• Establish and communicate material stocks availability to meet daily production requirements.
• In partnership with Facilities, responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate record-keeping logs that will communicate downtime, resolutions and preventive maintenance conducted on machine.
• Maintain accurate machine logs to identify efficiencies, trends, benchmark problems, issues and resolutions.
• Communicate consistent issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to report and discuss productivity and safety issues, participate in identifying resolutions to problems and making recommendations to management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• machine operator: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location