Night - Machine Operator Job Pittston area,Pennsylvania USA,Manufacturing / Production

Machine Operator

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

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Looking for a Machine Operator with experience in CNC/Extrusion Machine.

Schedule:

1st Shift - M-F 7:00am-5:30pm with OT

Pay: $18

2nd Shift - M-F 7:00PM-5:30am with OT

Pay: $19.

Objective of this Role:

To adjust the blending system when needed to ensure material is in spec for use in extrusion.
Safety is always the number one priority.

Responsibilities:

Observe & monitor production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
Start, stop mixing or blending machines when specified.
Examine raw materials, ingredients, or products visually to ensure established standards.
Load, dump, or pour specified amounts of materials, ingredients, or products into machinery and/or equipment.
Record operational and/or production data on specified company forms.
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
Control operations of conveyor systems for processing defective products.
Observe, maintain, and monitor operational system software to established standards.
Controlling machines & processes, ensuring mixing and blending are to established standards.
Handling and moving objects, materials, and products.
Monitoring processes, material levels, and surrounding departmental equipment and machinery.
Communicating with supervisors, leads, and co-workers.
Inspection of equipment, processes, material, and structures.
Maintain production, and processing equipment.
Adjusting & troubleshooting equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials, blends, and mixes.
Cleaning work areas, machine filters, and operations offices.
Clearing equipment jams, resetting equipment faults, and system errors.
Ability to pay close attention to details.
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and dependable.
Ability to identify all raw material used in the blending process.
Fill material hoppers with correct material and ensure proper hopper levels.
Understand all different process flows throughout the blending plant.
Monitor the performance of the machines including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts as needed.
Adjust machines such as screw feeders, mixers, and transfer systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with machine. Good communication with extrusion, maintenance, warehouse team (forklift operators or lead), and QC team/lab is a MUST!
Follow standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
Maintain accurate records of production, including tracking and reporting production numbers and quality control issues that arise.
Inventory of batch operating area and material occasionally

Physical Requirements:

50lbs lifted occasionally
Wearing proper PPE for area such as dust mask, gloves, safety glasses
Ability to bend, squat, lift, maneuver, and climb ladders
Ability to work in elevated work spaces

Skills &

Qualifications:

Stable work history
Great spatial awareness
Attention to detail
Ability to work well with others as well as independently
Must have 2-3 years' experience operating machinery related to raw material mixing and blending
Ability to operate and troubleshoot
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
Basic math and reading skills

Comprehensive benefits

Health Benefits

Abacus Staffing