Machine Operator (Meltblown Technician) Neillsville, WI 3rd Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine cleaning tasks along with other staff on Meltblown equipment assuring their ongoing cleanliness
• Ability to set-up, operate and troubleshoot and/or make proper machine adjustments to the process to produce quality product that meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Understand and be able to do basic upkeep and troubleshooting on the following equipment:
• Meltblown machines in total including all sub-systems
• TSI Testers
• Cutters
• Presses
• Resin drying equipment
• Resin mixing equipment
• Silo and sensor for silo depth
• Collaborate with and support engineering from Neillsville and Stoughton with new processes and products
• Directly engage engineering and maintenance in a timely manner to assist with issues
• Assist in creation of documentation for existing and new processes and procedures
• Properly complete all documentation within the department including quality records, maintenance logs, production logs, 5S scores, etc as directed
• Understand and apply media specifications as needed to maintain product quality.
• Assist in managing scrap amounts by promptly addressing causes of scrap including involving engineering or maintenance
• Calibrate machines and testing equipment per schedule and as needed, perform quality test procedures as required.
• Support and maintain OE initiatives throughout designated work area
• Responsible for completing weekly and monthly Preventative Maintenance on equipment.
• Apply all safety, quality, ITAR, and other plant processes and procedures to the products
• Keep department organized and focused to meet production demands (5S Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Communicate effectively with department, maintenance, engineering, plant leadership, and any other co-workers
• Demonstrated ability to perform critical job functions (as outlined above) and train new employees in the department.
• Other duties as assigned by the team leader or manager

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow directions, read blueprints, job data sheets, safety instructions, etc
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must be a quick learner with strong problem solving skills
• Must be very adaptive to change and be an active change agent
• Must be motivated and self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision

Education & Experience:

• 1-2 years experience working in a similar position is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk/stand at least 75% of the time including during required overtime hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs

Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards. Report any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard. Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures & regulations. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Promote interdependence by looking out for one another. Correct hazards within your control and capabilities. Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact. Engage in HSE Training. Quality Follows all applicable standard work, process documentation and quality procedures such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), poka-yoke and visual standards. Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures. Performs quality inspections. Identifies and controls non-conforming material. Delivery Operates manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble product in order to create the proper characteristics and dimensions necessary to meet customer expectations. Demonstrates a high level of competency in core work skills. Achieves production goals. Works at the required cycle time or defined engineering standard. Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping tasks and machine cleaning tasks and performs planned operator care and maintenance tasks. Remains flexible and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to meet production goals. Works with peers, skilled trades and support staff to maintain and identify equipment needing repair. Teamwork Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams. Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements. Participates actively in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

Qualifications

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1389
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 01/19/2026, 01:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1401 E Division Street, Neillsville, Wisconsin, 54456, US