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Machine Technician
The Machine Technician is responsible for operating a given number of plastic blow molding machines (including in-line equipment) and makes necessary adjustments or minor repairs to ensure production containers are made safe, efficient and high-quality manner. This position will work closely at time with the Process Tech or Maintenance Tech.
The primary duties of a Machine Operator include:
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP, HACCP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
- Operates a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high-quality method.
- Performs and/or assists in mold, and inset changes on the line.
- Performs when needed with the Process Technician basic processing of blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
- Performs tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position (i.e. General Operator) during slow periods and/or as needed.
- Makes frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
- Assists other process technician and maintenance technician personnel on mechanical repairs.
- Performs assigned preventative maintenance work.
- Maintains work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
- Communicates with the Production Manager and Team Leader to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
- Performs minor troubleshooting and programming on the line. Notify team leader and production manager and process tech or maintenance tech of any major problems or questions.
- Assists in the training of new Operators.
- Maintains consistent manufacturing production, including visual inspection of finished goods
- Uses grinding machine to process any scrap/waste product
- Maintains accurate machine operating records, including daily and weekly logs
- Practices Lock Out / Tag Out safety procedures
- Acts as a backup for Quality (product quality inspections and results logging)
- Helps with small mechanical issues on machinery
- Fills hopper/feeder bins with resin
- This position must be available for any mandatory overtime including weekends
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED; basic Math aptitude; skills, mechanically incline; Must be able to safely handle required lifting weight up to 50 pounds. The position requires standing, frequent bending, and twisting movements for the duration of the shift.
- A minimum of 2-3 years in manufacturing required and 1-2 years machine operating experience.
- Operators are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
Monday-Friday
6pm-6am
$20.00/hr
Elite Staffing offers the following benefit programs for your participation: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan, and Commuter benefits.
Temporary to Hire
Calumet City, IL
Please send resumes to hammond@elitestaffinginc.com
All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.