Machine Minder (2nd Shift)

Machine Operator

Shift: 2nd

QPS is hiring experienced Machine Operators for a fast-paced manufacturing corrugated sheet facility in Kansas City, MO. This 2nd shift opportunity offers steady hours, hands-on machine operation, and the chance to work with advanced production equipment in a team-driven environment. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, strong attention to quality, and the drive to keep production running efficiently and safely. Join a company that values skill, reliability, and growth opportunities!

Machine Operator Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Operate production equipment to produce the highest level of production and quality
• Reduce the amount of waste by following quality standards
• Maintain efficiency and record production output throughout the entire shift
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Clean at the end of the production runs
• Assist in the training of personnel
• Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured
• Monitor board quality, including loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and any other defects; report any quality problems to the operator and sort as necessary to keep the machine running
• Work at a pace set by the machine operator
• Willing to work on any part of the line of progression to the operator regardless of shift
• Help operators adhere to production schedules; Work together with crew/team in all assigned projects
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data
• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs; be proactive in the maintenance of equipment
• Adhere to production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping

- Machine Operator Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2 years or more of demonstrated translatable experience operating manufacturing equipment at high speed in the corrugated, printing or related industry
• Preferred prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing facility
• Preferred 2 years or more of proven ability to operate one of the following at an expert level: 130 Mckinley, 131 HYCORR, 135 Apstar, 136 Marmatsu, 138 Marmatsu, 143 Latitude, 149J&L, 150J&L, 158 Tanabe, 1525 Em, 1527 A+, Bander/Unitizer, C500, 15500, Zund and Euclid, Eberle Winder, Design Winder, Pheonix Winder, Edge Guard, Optima, Tape Machine, Slitters, Appleton, Mark Andy Die Cutter, Aztek, Rewinder, C500, Load Turner, 15500, Zund, Euclid IND060

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