Machine Operator - I and II

Machine Operator - I and II (Ongoing Recruitment)

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We accept applications for this position on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities arise.

This is a continuously open posting. We review applications regularly and hire as needed.

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.

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

• 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.
• Consistently meet machine output production targets.
• Package and palletize finished product.
• Escalate necessary situations to the next level of management.
• Maintain paperwork as required.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process.
• Champion professional attitude and behavior in alignment with IDEX values, the BAND-IT Employee Handbook, and Code of Conduct Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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).
• Ability to consistently achieve pitch at 85% or higher of production targets.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Participates and supports Lean Initiatives that drive improvements throughout the factory. Utilizes Lean Principles throughout their work day.
• Ability to identify, quantify and propose improvement countermeasures to items that are impacting SQDC.
• Assist in development of content in concurrence with engineering team members for standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other controlled written documents.
• Exhibits a behavior in alignment with the BAND-It IDEX Core Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical background and/or aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Ability to effectively manage time and tasks to meet production requirements.
• Collaborative mindset with…