Machine Adjuster Shift 3

About the role

The Machine Adjuster sets up and adjusts envelope converting machines for safe and efficient operation in the production process. This includes the start-up, operation, adjustment to proper parameters involving close tolerances, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust various types of converting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Start-up, manage adjustments involving close tolerances, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Continuously monitor all assigned machines to ensure quality (folding, gumming, printing, count, packaging, etc.) and run speed standards are being met.
• Maximize machine productivity, performing timely changes between jobs and achieving and maintaining maximum run speeds.
• Troubleshoot operating difficulties, analyze machine operations, and make necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and mechanical malfunctions.
• Ensure quality of product being packed by following written quality control procedures.
• Make proper size changes and adjustments to all assigned machines in accordance with estimated change times; note any delays on work order.
• Relay any special instructions or important information pertaining to machine performance to next shift upon their arrival.
• Review and make recommendations on operation envelope (parameter) on equipment.
• Lead the discussion on work prioritization of plant equipment preventative maintenance/repairs to meet site objectives and goals.
• Inspect and evaluate machine conditions and react to any gaps in actual versus expected performance.
• Minimize machine downtime through scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, ongoing analysis monitoring, and maintaining of equipment’s condition.
• Work with gum and glue products that will need cleaning and replenishing.
• Work with ink and ink cleaning products that will need maintenance and replenishing.
• Maintain an understanding of ink and gum uses, properties, applications, and settings.
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment problems and corrective action taken.
• Provide assistance and direction to operators regarding product quality, safety, and duties.
• Guide and direct less experienced technicians and others assigned on routine work.
• Act as subject matter expert to provide input for the development and implementation of effective programs for training employees.
• Provide training to coworkers, including other adjusters.
• Compliance with company policy including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain, clean machine and work area (sweep, remove waste, etc.).
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 12 months of relevant mechanical experience is required.
• 3+ years of direct envelope experience is preferred.
• Mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required.
• Flexibility with machine assignment required.
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately read a ruler; basic computer skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work alone and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk and stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to perform enhanced visual quality inspections needed to identify quality problems.
• Ability to distinguish a full range of color.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull/leverage up to 75 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Ability to read equipment manuals, job jacket requirements, and follow associated directions.
• Ability to apply written instructions to machine set-ups and to troubleshoot.
• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills.
• Will interact regularly with managers and staff regarding building issues.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Employee works primarily in a manufacturing warehouse environment.