Machine Operator Specialist
Job Description
The machine operator specialist will consistently and safely operate machines at or above standard levels of operation, including waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization. Troubleshoot, identify, and correct machine-related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production issues. Support and guide less experienced personnel. Complete appropriate end-of-shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities. Inspect and recognize defective products and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects.
- Able to inspect and recognize defective products and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
- Able to observe all housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines
- Requires mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills - written and verbal
Qualifications
- Manual dexterity
- Excellent communication skills
- Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
- Hand/eye coordination
- Analytical skills
- Math skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
- Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
- Understanding of product quality standards
- Knowledge of principles of thermoforming machines
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The machine operator specialist will consistently and safely operate machines at or above standard levels of operation, including waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization. Troubleshoot, identify, and correct machine-related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production issues. Support and guide less experienced personnel. Complete appropriate end-of-shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities. Inspect and recognize defective products and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects.
Company Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
- Constant opportunities for advancement through company and industry training curricula
- Tuition reimbursement program (Non-Union)
- A Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization
Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.