Machine Operator 1 - 1st Shift

About the role

Step into a role where your work truly makes an impact every day. As a Machine Operator I, you’ll be at the heart of producing high-quality weather stripping and specialty products that our customers rely on. In this fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you’ll operate essential equipment, collaborate closely with technicians and supervisors, and play a key role in keeping production running safely and efficiently. If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to grow your skills while contributing to continuous operations, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Follows all safety work practices as outlined in standard work procedures
• Supports plant or departmental safety initiatives

Quality

• Performs all quality inspections in accordance with standard work instructions
• Ensures product is within specification tolerances
• Completes inspection audit sheet or charting requirements
• Informs technician of quality issues on the production line

Productivity

• Follows standard work for light priorities
• Set up and recalibrate production equipment according to GMPs and SOPs
• Notifies area technician of issues with the production lines to ensure prompt resolution
• Replenishes raw material supply on machines
• Removes finished product
• Makes minor adjustments to machines
• Performs minor repairs

Records

• Records problems
• Records time and reason machine is out of operation
• Records time when the machine is back online
• Records repairs needed to machine
• Records amount and reason for scrap

Other duties as assigned