Machine Operators and Assistants

Machine Operator Position

The purpose of this position is to assist the Machine Operator with the set up and operation of machines that perform a variety of functions, such as rewinding/folding, sawing, banding, wrapping, cartoning, boxing, or stacking of paper goods.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ability to work safely and accident-free in all job functions
• Examine completed work to verify conformance to work orders along with all areas of quality, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct any issues.
• Start machines and move controls to regulate tension of paper, to synchronize speed of machine components, adjust winding parameters, folding parameters, and all down-stream equipment to meet the specifications of each product.
• Ability to make machine adjustments using basic hand tools.
• Install machine change parts to meet new product specifications.
• Measure, space, and set perforation blades/anvils and slitters according to product specifications.
• Place rolls of paper in machine back stands and safely thread paper through embossers, slitting rolls, folding rolls, re-winder area, etc.
• Fill glue reservoirs.
• Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand or power tools.
• Able to run, troubleshoot, grade change all downstream equipment i.e. log bander, roll wrappers, case packers, bundlers, case stackers, etc. along with the folder and/or re-winder.
• Able to meet daily production standards specific to each product.
• Able to meet all quality standards to include completing the quality checklist.
• Able to accurately complete the daily production report including down-time recording.
• Responsible for providing the necessary training needs to the team within the employee's knowledge and capabilities.
• Direct crew members as needed and ensure they are following all safe work practices.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership skills on regular, consistent basis.
• Keep work area clean and organized while following the lean initiatives.