Machine Operator

Job Summary:

A Machine Operator runs machines efficiently, making quality products to specification, while keeping their work area clean and orderly. Machine Operators also have the responsibility for issuing and issuing back materials to maintain accurate inventory levels and costing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Materials Issued for production: The Production Operator will have responsibilities as defined by the Department Supervisor for issuing production materials to and from production jobs. They will be expected to follow the process defined for issuing and issuing back materials, as well as participate in training and/or process improvement within this process step.
• Production, Testing, and Packaging: The Production Operator is to run production equipment as defined by the Department Supervisor. Production Operators are expected to run equipment to a minimum efficiency level as dictated by the job's routers, but typically a minimum of 80%. Higher efficiencies are often expected depending on familiarity with a job and experience within Selig. The production operator is also responsible for understanding all department specific standard operating procedures as well as job specific operating procedures prior to running any production job within manufacturing. It is expected that the production operator, using these specifications along with input from the supervisors and technicians, produce quality product meeting production and packaging specification outlined.
• Process Improvement Ideas: It is expected that Selig's Production Operators will be engaged in their job and continually bring new ideas and suggestions for improvement to their Department Supervisors. Ideas for improvement could be anything from product and process, to organizational and cleanliness. Efforts to improve in these areas will help Selig Grand Rapids grow, to better serve our customers and benefit our employees.
• Individual Work Cells: The production operator is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized working environment. This pertains to any area within their department, but especially their individual work cells. It is imperative that the floor remains free of debris and is continually cleaned during the production shift.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent Written and Verbal Comprehension
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Basic math skills are required: adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
• Ability to read ruler.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

Amount of physical exertion expended (Rare 1-5%, Occasional 6-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%):

• Lifting: Frequent – 50 lbs.
• Walking: Frequent 34-66%
• Standing: Constant 67-100%
• Climbing: Rare 1-5%
• Pulling: Frequent 34-66%
• Pushing: Frequent 34-66%
• Cramped or Confined Space: Rare 1-5%
• Sitting: Rare 1-5%

Safety Hazards: * Potential debris from operations require that all employees wear ANSI certified Z-87 safety glasses with side-shield protection when in the manufacturing and warehouse sections of the plant.

• Large heavy parts are located throughout this location with the potential for compression and/or penetration of feet. All employees must wear ASTM certified protective steel toe footwear.
• Loud noises from operations require hearing protection in the factory areas of the facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.20 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18