Machine Operator I

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. JOB DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, the Machine Operator I Provides necessary support to the production teams, assists machine operators with assigned tasks, maintains materials and supplies, tracks inventories, and packages finished products. The position reports to the leader on any work status updates. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Reads and interprets production paperwork (e.g. Sales Orders, Production Notes Customer Specifications, and Set-Up Sheets) Sets up assigned machine for production using previously determined guidelines and specifications Sets up, maintains and performs changeovers on extrusion line by following customer specifications. Audits material consumption and loading Enters all production data into the Enterprise Readiness Planning (ERP) system Inspects and prepares customer samples as required following product specifications Conducts tooling changes or machine adjustments Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product Suggests changes in working conditions and equipment used to increase the efficiency of plant, department, or work crew Attends shift and safety meetings when required Assists all operators and coworkers to meet organizational key performance indicators Acquires skills to operate lines in one production segment Performs duties of Utility and Machine Operator Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education & Skillsets: Ability to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, managers and customers Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple-step instructions Ability to deal with problems and non-standardized situations with multiple variables Ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong time management skills Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and correspondence Ability to travel between facilities Ability to work overtime if required to meet business demands Ability to use a computer; including but not limited to manufacturing software Ability to perform mathematical calculations, aided, including fractions and decimals Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements in fractions and decimals Preferred High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Associate degree from a technical school 1-3 years' experience with dies and extruders Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee must: Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Be able to push or pull heavy objects with mechanical assistance Be able to work 12 hours shifts Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks PPE Requirements Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including; Safety Glasses Bump Caps Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks Hearing Protection; when required Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment. Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes, and odors May include mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards WHAT WE OFFER At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: Medical, dental and vision insurance Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance The starting hourly rate for this role is $26.25 per hour ABOUT MATIV Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mativ