Machine Operator (Knife)

At Vomela our greatest asset is our people. As a full-service visual communications company, we are looking for creative and intellectual thinkers that work with our customers to create compelling brand solutions and foster meaningful connections. And while you're focused on creating big things for global and local brands, we will help you build a career you can be passionate about.

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Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Job Summary

Operates industrial guillotine knife equipment to cut sheet goods, foam, textiles, paper, plastics, or composite materials to precise measurements. Responsibilities include aligning materials, adjusting stops and guides, verifying cut accuracy with measuring tools, maintaining blade sharpness, and following all safety procedures to ensure efficient production and a safe work environment.

What You’ll Do…

• Properly use machines
• Make proper use of test and inspection devices as required by the group leader and/or job packet.
• Prepare daily time accountability and paperwork.
• Read and follow job paperwork as required.
• Maintain safe and clutter-free work area.
• Enter recommendations to management for improvements in areas such as personal safety, improved product quality, better rates and yields, or any other matters that impact shop costs or employee’s health.
• Perform packaging, assembly, duties as directed by group leader
• Do other tasks as directed by the group leader.

What You’ll Bring…

• Set up machines as required.
• Recognize quality, acceptable product.
• Assist in the training of inexperienced persons.
• Be skilled in the operation of many pieces of equipment throughout the plant(s).
• Be sufficiently skilled to work with minimum supervision once initial training is completed and verified by the supervisor.
• Employee must pass the job-related physical requirement testing.

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and push/pull up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources