Decorating Machine Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe machine operation to ensure high quality and efficiency.
• Makes necessary equipment changes (screens, squeegees, forms, clean spray guns, etc.) to machine as well as operational adjustments.
• Make regular interval inspections of glassware to ensure conformance to customer specifications.
• Knowledge of basic safety principles within the department and within the plant. Must be able to work safely, and identify all safeties on the line, and how/when to stop the machine in times of trouble.
• Assist in setup and operation of decoration machines. Help on job changes and preparation to ensure downtime is minimized.
• Advise setup of adjustments and potential problems or quality problems seen specific to productions.
• Help on troubleshooting and repairs with the maintenance shop.
• Perform small level maintenance tasks in order to keep machines in production.
• Must be able to quickly identify defects of the line and immediately troubleshoot to resolve the issue.
• Ensure inventory levels of working materials are regulated and beginning and end of shift.
• This position may also be responsible for job changes around the clock.
• Operators must be self-sufficient within 1 year and be able to set up and run the machine without the help of Set Up personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of general equipment, ability to work on moving equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality control checks.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Able to ensure replication of design elements as small as 1 mm.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to exercise logical approach to troubleshooting problems.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Needs to be reliable and a self-starter; will work independently with minimal supervision.