MACHINE OPERATOR I
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Summary
Position Summary
Machine Operators will operate machinery throughout the warehouse, especially within the Operations Team. They must have an understanding of the machines they work with, how they operate safely, and ensure a set quantity and quality adherence standards.
Additional training (likely on-the-job) is required in order to prepare a Machine Operator for these machine-specific duties and ta
As a Machine Operator , you will create a finished product(s) in accordance with our well-written, documented, and standard operating procedures to make rate by packing set quantities, with high-quality standards and efficient production levels.
Machine Operators also sets up and operate a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
This role uses computer-controlled equipment to select, position, and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. Additionally, it controls and adjusts machine settings to complete simple tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.
Our ideal Machine Operator is detail-oriented and able to track and complete multi-step instructions to accurately and safely prepare our product(s) before final shipment to our sellers.
By utilizing your strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail, you'll help us prepare some amazing products that will be sure to put a smile on their faces with minimal supervision!
Requirements :
Machine Operator Requirements include :
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required
- At least 1 year of experience as a Machine Operator or similar role
- Working knowledge of high-speed machinery and / or measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.)
- Understanding and general knowledge of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
- Extended use of fine motor skills to handle small parts, perform quality inspections
- Ability to work with your hands to assemble products and materials continuously
- A strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
- A positive, solutions-oriented attitude where you don’t just raise a red flag, you also bring potential solutions to fix it
Additional Machine Operator Qualifications include :
- Ability to follow written instructions quickly & accurately
- Ability to read, comprehend, and performs tasks as trained and assigned
- Above-average verbal communication skills
- You thrive on keeping things neat and orderly.
- Complete work at various stations as instructed by management
- Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics
- Proficiency with hand tools - a must
- Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
- Report potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality to management immediately
- Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat, and well-organized - at all times
- Some understanding yet strict adherence to safety regulations in a warehouse environment
- Ability to sit, stand, as well as lift and move products and materials continuously
- Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift continuously up to 10 pounds; >
30 pounds as a team lift
Machine Operators work regularly with the following tools :
- Constant use of high-speed machines
- Able to keep pace with constant setup of machines and / or product
- The dedicated flow of raw materials being completed into finished products
- Shipping materials (boxes, packaging materials, packaging tape)
- Cutting tools (box cutters, scissors)
- Computers, diagnostics, set up of machines
- Scanning tools (scan guns - as necessary)
- Equipment (CO2, Fiber Lasers, engravers, polishers, etc.)