Machine Operator Tier 1 - 1st Shift

Position Summary

This is an on-site position in Chanhassen, MN as a Machine Operator for activities related to RFID Technology. The responsibilities include DL/ID personalization, Card Body and eCovers production, quality inspection, and mailing of materials and finished goods.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Operate production machinery while continuously monitoring the quality of output and machine performance.
• Perform small machine adjustments using company-supplied hand tools and other supplies as needed to ensure product quality and production speed.
• Production, Quality Inspection and Mailing of materials and finished goods.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Document and audit logs for production, inventory receipt of raw materials, ISO controls and finished goods.
• Shred destruction materials.
• Stock materials and prepare for production.
• Weekly clean of shop floor; sweeping, trash.
• Responsible and accountable for personal work time with ability to focus on details for long periods.
• Attention to punctuality, accuracy, and team orientation in work and surroundings is required.
• Absorb and provide machine coverage during breaks and lunch.
• Communicate all pertinent issues as they relate to quality, production or maintenance directly to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Identify, evaluate and initiate corrective action on any aspect of machinery operations, seeking assistance or advice as needed.
• Ensure that all pertinent information related to shift carry-over, including job and machine status, is conveyed to the incoming operators during shift transitions.
• Use knowledge acquired during maintenance training and hands-on experience to diagnose and repair minor, quick fix machine issues.
• Provide feedback about training and manuals.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including typing and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine machine issues.
• Ability to accurately document checklists.
• Ability to interpret and work from established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Must be a U.S. Person able to obtain post-hire Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance from the U.S. State Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 1 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Up to 1 years of machine or IT experience.
• Experience operating production machinery is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Position is located in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposed to a moderate noise level (though below 85 decibels).
• Must wear safety shoes if specified in the local Safety Shoe Policy.
• May require the use of additional personal protective equipment (such as safety glasses) as dictated by local policy.
• Machine operation regularly requires repetitive motion.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination required.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds required.