Machine Operator Assistant

Job Description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assist with the operation of assigned Extrusion Machines at the required pace.
Work with the Machine Operator A's to maintain production flow and conduct light troubleshooting.
Perform general set-up, change-over, and shut-down tasks.
Monitor all extrusion and winding machinery operations continuously for quality and efficiencies.
Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and make adjustments to correct machine problems and maintain run rates.
Perform necessary adjustments to maintain and/or improve product quality.
Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products.
Perform quality check at prescribed intervals.
Perform material tasks related to the assigned operations.
Complete paperwork, including but not limited to Operator Report, Quality Checks, and other forms as required.
Promptly communicate to the supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality, and efficiencies.
Maintain housekeeping around assigned operations.
Follow company safety procedures and policies.
Assist other operators as needed.
Communicate production information, both written and verbal.
Perform other assigned duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience.
Demonstrated mechanical experience required.
Must have good communication skills—written and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
Must be able to use tools as required.
Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.

Company Benefits

Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

Community Engagement

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.