Machine Operator - Technician

Overview

The primary purpose of the Saturation Technician position is to deliver specified production and quality goals by performing the setup, assembly, troubleshooting/repair of assigned equipment, and in process inspections of saturated products produced in the nonwoven saturation area. 

Responsibilities

• Communicates quality and production goals to Saturation Operators 
• Performs daily troubleshooting and repairs on assigned equipment (Elsner, Hal 1, Hal 2, ABL, Quarter Folding Machine)  
• Documents work according to the IFS system and reporting requirements 

• Reads and interprets EDS's, Control Plans, and Work Orders as necessary to complete production. 
• Performs equipment setup and material changeover. 
• Performs of in-process inspections as required by the Control Plans. 
• Packages products to IFS specifications 
• Others may be assigned

Competencies

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move and traverse. The employee is frequently required to operate, activate, use, inspect, communicate, identify, and observe. The employee is occasionally required to be in a stationary position, stoop or access low lying parts of the machine.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is sometimes exposed to wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move and traverse. The employee is frequently required to operate, activate, use, inspect, communicate, identify, and observe. The employee is occasionally required to be in a stationary position, stoop or access low lying parts of the machine. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Competitive market salary
• Climate controlled environment
• PTO starting at 17 days
• 9 company observed holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Community service PTO (up to 40 hours annually)
• Insurance benefits, including medical (PPO), dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Two types of Flexible Spending Accounts, 1) Medical Spending Account and 2) Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401k and a company match (100% up to 3%, and then 50% of the next 2% deferred)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Family Benefits
  • Adoption Assistance Program, Infertility Treatment Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave
• Onsite Amenities
  • Onsite gyms, onsite health clinic, canteen for refreshment