Machine Minder (2nd Shift)

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. PRIMARY DUTY Under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for the set up, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing of preventative maintenance on assigned paper plate forming machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making any adjustments or changes necessary to maintain a quality product. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate and maintain a minimum of two plate forming presses along with two sets of packaging lines.
Troubleshoot problems during operation for both the forming presses and packaging line equipment.
Supply and install all raw material for the forming presses and packaging equipment as needed.
Monitor quality of product as it is discharged from forming machines, such as formation, stack configuration, print quality, delivery to packaging line, etc.
Monitor the quality of the packaged product after passing through the packaging line.
Communicate with assigned Packers to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
Assist the Packers in packing product when lines are running efficiently without issue.
Report machine settings daily and provide detailed feedback about issues and defective parts.
Perform routine inspection, cleaning, and lubing of machine parts during scheduled times.
Document production line productivity and losses with leadership and shift counterparts.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Good mechanical abilities
Basic computer skills
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or High School Diploma Equivalency required.
Two years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing role required.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
While performing the duties of this position this position is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, and noise. Must wear required PPE at all times on production floor.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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