Machine Operator - Experienced

Starting wage pays $16.50 - $23/hour + $1/hour for night shift with a $5,000 Sign on bonus!

• Machine Operator – multiple locations across the United States.
• Requirement:
  At least 3 years of machine operating experience.
• Shifts:
  
  2-2-3/12-Hour shifts with both Day and Night availability.
• Location:
  
  Cudahy, Wisconsin (also various locations).

Company: NPS was founded in 1996 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are committed to providing high-quality products, responsive service and exceptional value. We make towel and tissue products for the Away from Home markets and specialty packaging material for a broad assortment of retailers and customers. We utilize state‑of‑the‑art equipment to manufacture not only the best products in the industry, but also to ensure delivery of the products you need – when and where you need them.

This individual will be responsible for operating and ensuring the machine is running at its optimum level both safely and efficiently. This position will monitor all physical characteristics, monitor specific tests and results and take corrective actions as necessary to ensure quality material is being manufactured with low waste. The incumbent will be responsible for documenting and communicating all changes.

• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Be aware of machine results and take initiative to respond to poor results.
• Have the physical ability to perform manual labor; climb; bend, etc.
• Have a good work, safety, performance and attendance record.
• Ensure all production materials are available.
• Set up machine and make necessary changes to ensure quality material is produced.
• Identify and solve immediate and short‑term machine quality, waste, delay and safety issues.
• Perform quality control tests on all materials manufactured.
• Keep records up to date and communicate fully with other team members.
• Operate forklift or other lift equipment is desired.
• Run the machine at maximum speed (as stated on the NTC standards sheet) with low waste, while producing a quality product meeting NTC and customer requirements.
• Perform roll changes, thread the machine, troubleshoot, make diameter: perforation cut, tension, and log saw adjustments.
• Responsible for cleaning the machine and work area, creating a clean and safe working environment.

• Accurately complete daily production reports and other miscellaneous paperwork.
• Perform diameter and perforation adjustments, correct tension problems, and any other machine problems or adjustments as they arise.
• Log Saw adjustments: set grind stones, change and grind log saw blade, set roll clamps, set program screen.
• Case‑Packer: understand how to operate, load magazine, set control panel screen, make adjustments for case configuration changes.
• Wrapper: understand how to operate, change and align over‑wrap parent rolls, re‑time wrapper, make adjustments for roll diameter changes, and set control panel screen.
• Quality checks: run all products to NTC and customer requirements.

• Check every product case to ensure compliance to requirements.
• Roll changes: put on correct parent rolls of paper as needed, cutting down finished cores. Splice roll of paper into web and/or thread machine.

• Maintain 90% production efficiency or better and maintain waste standards at or below 8%.
• Greasing and oiling: lubricate machines daily, ensure oiler is full.
• Housekeeping: maintain a clean work area, clean floor, tables and machines.

• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, operating with all guards in place, using all personal protective equipment, and wearing appropriate clothing for machine operation.
• Wear safety clothing: no loose clothes, no dangling jewelry, tie back hair longer than shoulder length.
• Use hands and fingers properly; avoid frequent talking and hearing issues. Frequently lift and carry up to 100 pounds (occasionally up to 40 pounds). Good visual acuity, color perception and depth perception.

• Prior machine operating experience.
• Technical understanding.
• Knowledge of how to use hand tools.
• Manufacturing knowledge preferred.

• Actively support company initiatives through words and actions.
• Comply with policies set forth in the NPS Handbook.
• Self‑motivated, communicate well, willingness and adaptability to work under varying conditions.
• Work overtime, holidays and weekends as scheduled.
• Insatiable curiosity to address consumer and/or business challenges with differentiated solutions.
• Ability, willingness to have fun at work.
• Make independent decisions critical to job success with little supervision.
• Self‑starter, action‑oriented, thrives in collaborative environment with varied technical staff.
• Handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.