Machine Specialist; Ripley

Job Description

Efficiently and safely adjusts machines to produce greeting cards at the highest speed and quality possible. Interprets the overlays from the overlays, makes required measurements (to 1/64”), and adjusts machines accordingly. Trouble shoots machine as required to ensure safe operation. Clean machines as needed to prolong machine life. Advises coordinator of quality or output problems when they can’t be immediately resolved and understands SAFETY is our main goal.

• Responsible to set up a safe, efficient, operation of 10 or more types of machinery.
• Makes minor repairs, as outlined by maintenance and/or mechanical technician. Will assist maintenance as required in the repair of overhaul of machines in assigned area.
• Responsible for keeping machines clean and in good mechanical condition.
• Performs stock work as assigned. Checks for proper identification on inbound and outbound stock in assigned area. Required to use banding tools, hand trucks, and power walkie stackers.
• Makes necessary visual quality checks as specified by procedure, and other special checks as assigned. To be alert and quality conscious at all times and strive to produce the best quality product possible.
• Maintains production orders and machine logs as operation requires.
• Responsible for good housekeeping and orderly arrangement of materials and equipment in assigned area.
• Must be able to perform average mathematical calculations and accurately determine measurements down to 1/64th of an inch.
• Trains new operators as assigned.

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Work area needs to be clean of any debris to insure the area is a safe work space.
A fast-paced environment with an occasional heavy workload. Job may require working more than 40 hours a week quent fixed deadlines.

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