Night - Machine Operator

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 workspaces

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

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