Machine Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Rhopac is looking for those who are mechanically inclined and enjoy performing maintenance on their own vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, utility vehicles, and/or perform home repairs on furnace, air conditioner, refrigerator, washer/dryer, etc. Rhopac considers these types of people to be excellent candidates.

The more formal job description and any special attributes Rhopac is looking for is as follows:

It is preferred that the Machine Technician have experience in operating various types of machines, such as: Laminator, Slitter, Re-Roller, Digital Cutter, Vertical Saw, Skiver/Splitter, Punch Press Die Cutting, Travel Head Press, Preco Press and other miscellaneous production machines.

Position will report to: Plant Manager in Slinger, WI

Machine Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Die-Cutting:

• Reads and follows the Production Order to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Positions parts against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Observes machine operation to detect part defects or machine malfunction.
• Produces parts to the print and works efficiently.
• Packages parts correctly, as required.

Slitting:

• Loading log rolls
• Setting the proper cut width
• Unloading pancake rolls and packing

Skiving/Splitting:

• Gluing Buns
• Setting Cut Thickness
• Re-Rolling or stacking cut material

Digital Cutting:

• Setting up roll or sheet material to be cut
• Running correct program from program library
• Packing parts while monitoring material cutting

Vertical Saw:

• Cutting materials to needed dimensions
• Squaring the bun material for gluing

Laminator:

• Load materials and adhesives per production orders
• Set roller pressure and speed per part documentation
• Set knives when needed
• Set PSA unwind temperature
• Unload finished rolls

To perform the job successfully, the Machine Technician should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills – Exhibits the ability to understand and safely operate at least two types of production machines.

Interpersonal - Remains open to and respects others' ideas

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education/Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Also desired but not required; three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to legibly write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. English is the preferred language; Spanish is the predominant language on the production floor.

Math Ability - Addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to work through problems.

Computer Skills - Basic P/C or Windows basic interface.

Physical Demands - The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and properly use lift assist equipment for items that are heavier. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use arms/hands/fingers, walk to and from Quality or Plant Manager offices.

Rhopac Benefits

Rhopac offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and profit sharing.