Machine Minder (3rd Shift)

headquartered in Columbia, IL (in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die‑cutting, slitting, laminating, printing (including flexographic printing), label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor‑saving customized parts. For more information on Budnick, please visit our website at

Process and package orders according to quality work instructions on travelers using production equipment such as presses, rewind machines, spoolers, laminators, rewind tables, rotary and flatbed presses, etc. producing production parts to required tolerances and specifications.

QUANTITATIVE DATA

Continuous lifting, moving, standing, and handling of production materials and equipment. intermittently throughout the shift. Sufficient vision acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machines, and visually inspect parts produced.

Process orders according to quality work instructions, creating and updating work instructions when necessary.

Operate production equipment and perform in-process quality inspections.

Utilize company software to perform essential functions (ie: clocking in and out of jobs, finding location of material, moving material, etc.)

Package and load orders as per shipping instructions on traveler and work instructions, using pallet jack or forklift truck, ensuring proper paperwork accompanies the order.

Observe and listen to the operation of equipment to diagnose malfunctions and to determine the need for adjustments or repairs, notify maintenance of any problems that arise.

Work as a team to ensure the entire production area is clean and clutter free.

Follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives.

Assist in process improvements.

Alert team leader to conditions that create delays or affect quality of production work in a timely manner.

Assists with other projects and tasks as required by management.

A mechanical background is helpful. Machine operation experience helpful but not required.

Day Shift Hours
6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday

Evening Shift Hours
We offer a full-benefit package including the following benefits that are paid 100% by the company: vacation, holidays, $25,000 of life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability benefits. We also offer medical (premium cost shared with the company), dental & vision insurance and a 401K retirement plan with a company match of 25% of the 1st 6% the employee contributes. A variety of on‑site workout equipment is available to employees to use on their breaks and before or after work and a safe, casual work atmosphere with regular company‑wide social events.