Gluer Machine Setup Operator

About the role

Night shift availability. Excellent benefits package including paid holidays, comprehensive insurance benefits, and a generous 401(k). Climate controlled environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, direction, and support to the entire crew working on the assigned equipment.
• Able to educate less senior employees and train them to attain higher levels of achievement, up to and including operator.
• Set up automatic gluing machine, including feeder, score breakers, glue application systems, bar code readers, pressure rolls and delivery, to operate at maximum speed and efficiency while providing superior quality.
• Knowledgeable of the raw materials, support materials, tools, and principles associated with folding carton gluing.
• Able to make the necessary mechanical adjustments required to prepare all types of gluing equipment to glue specified manufacturing orders.
• Operate all types of gluers at maximum production speed, maximum utilization, and minimum waste.
• Perform feeding function and observe the machine to maintain operating efficiency and quality.
• Receive and interpret production orders and verbal orders. Ensure glued cartons meet all quality specifications of customers for gluing characteristics and perform final inspection.
• Operate hand, fork, and clamp trucks as required. Operate quality control equipment as required. Perform assigned Quality Assurance tasks.
• Maintain a constant supply of all raw materials, tools, and support items to ensure continuous operation of the equipment throughout the entire run of a manufacturing order.
• Report causes for all machine downtime, reasons for not meeting planned productivity, and reasons for material waste.
• Ensure the work area and methods used are always safe and reasonably free from risk of health problems and injury.
• Advise team facilitator and/or supervisor on the status of job supplies and materials. Make out daily time sheets and machine reports.
• Lubricate equipment, make minor repairs, and help in clean up. Advise the team facilitator and/or supervisor of any need for major repairs or adjustments.
• Contribute to studies related to recommendations and/or decisions for purchasing additional buildings or equipment.
• Cooperate with management by agreeing to perform any business duties necessary to effect accurate and efficient flow of business.
• Be willing to train someone to serve as backup to this position and serve as backup for another position.
• Comply with all company rules, regulations, and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for the whole shift
• Bending, squatting, leaning, lifting

Required Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 Years’ experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment