What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Positions Available! - Experienced Machine Operators and Trimmers position at Dixon Opportunities?
Dixon Ticonderoga Company is a North American supplier of art and education products, serving school and retail markets. Founded in 1936, Dixon is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, with multiple locations throughout the Fox Valley. We are quickly accelerating our global growth, with the combined strength from our parent company, FILA.
We currently have a variety of manufacturing positions available on both first and second shift at our 1097 Ehlers Road manufacturing facility, where we make high-quality, fine art products that you can be proud of!
What we offer:
- Competitive starting wage ranging from $20-25 per hour with potential for increases!
- Second shift receives an ADDITIONAL $1.35/hour!
- Consistent working shift (no swing), plus overtime
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays off
- Comprehensive benefits package following a probationary period
You could join our team if you:
- Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
- Can work up to 12-hour shifts, including some Saturdays
- Have prior machine operating or trimming experience
- Are enthusiastic about learning and building new skills!
Overview of Positions
Machine Operator: Operate a wire-binding or pad-making machine with a crew to assist in order to meet and exceed production goals.
Trimmer Operator: Operate a trimmer to ensure product is cut to correct size and specifications to meet quality standards and production goals.
Sheeter Operator: Operate a sheeter that converts large rolls of paper into a usable format to support wire-binding and pad-machine lines and achieve production goals.
Required on All Positions:
- Be a leader in safety and quality standards
- Troubleshoot mechanical and system issues
- Perform machine set-ups and change-overs to different types of products
- Process, understand, and plan for orders
- Participate in training of other team members and improvement of own skillset in order to operate multiple machines within the plant
- Take direction from management, supervisors, and operators
- Complete varied tasks within the plant, including frequently lifting items of up to 50 pounds and infrequently lifting items of up to 75 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail and comfortable using computerized equipment
- Communicate and work effectively with a diverse workforce
- Operate lift equipment, stand-up or sit-down, at heights of up to 25 feet, as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Prior machine operator or trimming experience is preferred.
- Must possess basic math skills that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and calculation of averages.
- Ability to read standard and metric rulers.
- Ability to use light tools such as wrenches, channel locks, and screw drivers.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and problem solve in a variety of situations.
- Ability to work individually and in small groups.
- Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office related software.
Working Conditions:
- The employee may experience variable working conditions in the work environment. Examples include, but are not limited to, temperature variations, dust, noise, and exposure to moving mechanical parts.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee and are not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities and skills required of personnel so classified.