Machine Operator - I and II (Ongoing Recruitment))

Summary Of Job Responsibilities

The Machine Operator I is responsible for operating machinery to produce BAND-IT products per product specification. The Machine Operator I operates, inspects, and executes changeovers such as coils and/or material, under supervision.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • For example, demonstrate understanding of Lock-Out Tag-Out Verification (LOTOV) operations.
• Clearly communicate important safety, quality, delivery, and other pertinent information in shift handoff/GEMBA meetings.
  • Locate, read, and understand all applicable work instructions, including work orders, lot control, and bills of material (BOM).
• Calibrate and prepare machinery for production cycles.
  • Use standard and custom inspection equipment to perform quality inspections.
• Achieve compliance with quality documentation through our statistical process control software, Synergy, in accordance with specified frequency.
  • Maintain paperwork as required.
• Maintain paperwork as required.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement process.
• Escalate necessary situations to the next level of management.
  • Champion professional attitude and behavior in alignment with IDEX values, the BAND-IT Employee Handbook, and Code of Conduct Policy.

Machine Operator II

• Proactively identifies safety opportunities and implements solutions to mitigate, reduce, or eliminate risk.
  • Certified to perform Lock-Out Tag-Out Verification (LOTOV) operations.
• Ability to perform machine setups and make proper mechanical adjustments to optimize Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC).
  • Consistently achieve pitch at 85% or higher of production targets.
  • Achieve changeover rates at 75% or higher of change over target.
  • Achieves 90% accuracy or higher of work order issuances and can communicate when issuances/completions cannot be performed.
• Perform Operator Preventative Maintenance on machines and provide detailed documentation of task performed.
  • Identifies Statistical Process Control (SPC) signals and responds to triggers according to the standard method of recovery.
  • Maintains the ability to re-establish parameters and mechanical setup to baseline of machine operations through standard work instructions.
• Supports Lean Initiatives that drive improvements throughout the factory.
  • Utilizes Lean Principles throughout their work day.
• Exhibits a behavior in alignment with the BAND-It IDEX Core Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence.
  • Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Education And Experience

• Machine Operator I and II: High School Diploma or GED.
  • Prior machine operator experience, and/or mechanical aptitude.
  • Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Physical, Mental, And Visual Demands Requires use of hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls 90% of the time.
  • Approximately 30% of the time is spent bending.
• Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving, mechanical parts approximately 90% of the time.
  • Noise exposure is moderate.

Key Competencies

• Safety: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures.
  • The individual complies with environmental, safety, and hazardous communications requirements.
• Problem Solving: The individual participates in the continuous improvement process by presenting problems and possible solutions to the appropriate personnel.
  • The individual remains open to other ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Interpersonal Skills: The individual works effectively and relates well to others, including superiors and colleagues.
  • The individual maintains a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Operational Excellence: The individual is dedicated to providing organization systems for measuring work.
  • The individual seeks to reduce variances in organizational processes.
• Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and written with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside the Company.
  • The individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors their own work to ensure quality.
  • The individual delivers the highest quality products which meet the requirements of internal and external customers.
• Dependability : The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
  • The individual completes all duties as assigned, trains as required, and rotates into other departments as required.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $46,700.00 - $70,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/.

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.