Machine Technician Shift 3

About the role

The Machine Technician sets up and adjusts envelope cutting and gumming machines for safe and efficient operation in the production process. This includes the start-up, operation, adjustment to proper parameters involving close tolerances, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust various types of cutting and gumming equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Start-up, manage adjustments involving close tolerances, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Continuously monitor all assigned machines to ensure quality (cutting, gumming, count, packaging, etc.); and run speed standards are being met.
• Maximize machine productivity, performing timely changes between jobs and achieving and maintaining maximum run speeds.
• Troubleshoot operating difficulties, analyze machine operations, and make necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and mechanical malfunctions.
• Removal and replacement of straight knives and/or envelope dies based on job specifications.
• Ensure quality of product being packed or stacked by following written quality control procedures.
• Make proper size changes and adjustments to all assigned machines in accordance with estimated change times; note any delays on work order.
• Continuously monitor all assigned machines to ensure quality and run speed standards are being met.
• Relay any special instructions or important information pertaining to machine performance to next shift upon their arrival.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and ensure consistent quality production.
• Inspect and evaluate machine conditions and react to any gaps in actual versus expected performance.
• Minimize machine downtime through scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, ongoing analysis monitoring, and maintaining of equipment’s condition.
• Work with gum and glue products that will need cleaning and replenishing. Works with oil and grease that is applied to all moving parts to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Maintain an understanding of paper, and gum uses, properties, applications, and settings.
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment problems and corrective action taken.
• Provide training and assistance to coworkers, including other machine techs.
• Comply with company policy including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain, clean machine and work area (sweep, remove waste, etc.).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 12 months of relevant mechanical experience.
• 1 - 2 years of direct envelope experience preferred.
• Mechanical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required.
• Flexibility with machine assignment required.
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately read a ruler; basic computer skills required.
• Able to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral communications skills.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant mechanical experience (minimum 12 months).
• Direct envelope experience (1-2 years preferred).
• Mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility with machine assignment.
• Basic math skills and reading a ruler.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prioritization and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Drug screening and criminal background check.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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