Production Specialist​/Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Job Title:

Production Specialist / Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Position Overview:

Operate and maintain a spiral winding machine that makes round tubes for various industrial and commercial uses.

Starting Pay: $16.50 to $17.00 per hour

• 90 days
• 6 months
• 1 year
• Potential Pay Increases are based on attendance, attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to produce quality work.
• Annual reviews after the first year.

1st

Shift: Monday to Thursday, 5:00am to 3:30pm
Overtime (if required):
Friday, 5:00am to 3:30pm

• Set up and operate the machine, including:
  • Maintain the machine at the required speed for quality production.
  • Install and use heaters and lubrication pots.
  • Operate multiple glue pots if needed.
  • Set the cut-off equipment for the correct tube length.
  • Adjust settings to ensure proper spacing and seam alignment.
  • Thread paper ribbons through the machine.
  • Adjusting glue application and tension devices.
  • Changing and mixing glue. Installing new belts, mandrels, bushings, and blades.
  • Load paper onto the machine, lifting up to 60 pounds.

• Reads work order specifications to determine materials and set-up required to manufacture applicable part
• Retrieves a supply of required boxes and/or carts for finished products
• Is able to inspect all dimensions and request 2nd inspection as required
• Moves filled cases and/or carts to shipping or secondary process as required
• Keeps work area and equipment clean according to 5S principles