Lamination Operator Job Youngstown area,Ohio USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position Title: Lamination Operator

Location: Frazeysburg, OH

Pay: Up to $19.25/hour to start; 2nd shift earns a 10% shift differential (up to $21.18/hour), plus quarterly performance bonus opportunities

Schedule:
1st

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM;
Friday overtime, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:15 PM–2:45 AM;
Friday overtime, 2:15 PM–10:45 PM

Two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch per shift

Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Position Summary:

Ridge Corporation is hiring a Lamination Operator to run and monitor our lamination equipment. If you have manufacturing experience in machine operation or maintenance and enjoy hitting production goals as part of a team, this role is for you.

You’ll run machines to exact measurements and print specifications in a fast-paced environment, working directly with production, safety, quality, and engineering teammates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow work instructions from start-up through shutdown
Monitor and troubleshoot machines and processes, checking running conditions such as output speed, pressure, temperature, and wind and unwind tensions to meet quality and production goals
Plan and lead changeovers, including directing material handlers to supply needed materials
Record tags and labels for production rolls and orders while the machine is running
Perform quality inspections and, with input from your supervisor, make decisions on line speed, product quality adjustments, and machine maintenance
Enter and manage production data in our ERP system
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and company safety procedures at all times
Keep your work area clean and organized using 5S methods
Meet or exceed production standards and suggest ways to improve our processes
Take on other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

At least 2 years of job-related experience in machine operation or maintenance
Experience operating machines or heavy equipment to specific measurements or print specifications in a fast-paced environment
Overhead crane certification (can be earned on the job within 90 days of hire)
Ability to spot thermal, electrical, and pneumatic concerns
Knowledge of company safety rules, OSHA, and department procedures, including Lockout/Tagout
Ability to read and understand basic English and do basic math, including reading a tape measure
Clear verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and strong time management
A self-motivated approach, working well both independently and as part of a team
A proven commitment to quality, compliance, and productivity

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Prior manufacturing experience

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

This is a hands-on manufacturing role on your feet for most of the shift.

Stand for long periods
Use power tools safely

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:

Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term and long-term disability, and more, starting after 30 days
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Paid Vacation plus 9 paid holidays
Annual field day, monthly employee meetings, food trucks, and more

This posting describes the general nature and level of work for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills, and management may assign or reassign duties at any time.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.