1st Shift Machine Operator

Tapecon, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly transportation benefit

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Ancillary benefit offerings

401K plan with employer match

Job summary

Tapecon, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator for the 1st shift in Buffalo, NY. You will perform basic machine operations, pack or inventory products, and ensure safety and ISO-aligned quality throughout daily tasks.

Responsibilities include data entry into ERP, meeting production deadlines, and assisting with on-the-job training for new hires. A High School diploma or GED is required, with work hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Able to operate and set up basic machinery.
• Ability to read instructions and work orders.
• Maintain safety and quality standards per ISO.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to manufacture parts per customer specifications and ISO quality expectations.
• Input data into ERP to track time and parts completed in operations.
• Perform basic machine set-ups or run jobs set up by others.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machines as detailed in maintenance schedules.
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized.
• On-the-job training for new hires, interns, and others until MO1 level is reached.
• Work mostly independently with minimal supervision.
• Meet production milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic math

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible to complete basic machine operations per the Job Packet in accordance with the Safety Policy, Quality Plan, and ISO procedures. Able to package product for shipment or inventory.

We have openings for 1st Shift:

1st shift hours:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Essential Functions:

• Conform to all safety protocols especially regarding machine operation
• Operate machine(s) to manufacture parts conforming to customer specifications and ISO quality expectations
• Expected to review daily dispatch list to meet project deadlines based on the production schedule
• Input data into ERP software to accurately account for time and parts completed in operations
• Operate machine(s) per Job Operations and Work Instructions to scheduled plan
• Perform tasks operating at least one machine to:

Perform tasks operating at least one machine to:

• Rewind to specific tensions and footage or piece counts
• Rewind and inspect, remove, replace, reduce, splice and finish
• Slit rolls
• Die cut
• Plotter cut
• Guillotine cut
• Laser cut
• Back split
• Laminate
• Bend
• Cuff
• Thermal transfer print
• Pick and place electronics
• Perform other similar basic machine operations.

• Perform basic set-ups or run jobs set-up by others.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines as detailed in Preventive Maintenance Schedules
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized
• Responsible for on-the-job training for new hires, interns, and others until they can perform at an MO1 level.
• Works mostly independently with minimal supervision.
• Work reviewed at project milestones &/or on completion.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined
• Read, write, count, perform basic math, and measure.
• Communicate clearly to explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group
• Work effectively with peers
• Perform moderate problem solving within assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit. The employee is required to regularly reach with arms and hands; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. Hands and fingers may perform repetitive motion. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move over 25 pounds with the use of a lift assist. This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Total compensation:

The pay range below includes entry to moderate levels of machine operators and compensation will be based on factors such as years and level of experience.

Other benefits include weekly transportation benefit, competitive Paid Time Off package, medical insurance, comprehensive ancillary benefit offerings, 401K plan with employer match, and more.

• weekly transportation benefit
• competitive Paid Time Off package
• medical insurance
• comprehensive ancillary benefit offerings
• 401K plan with employer match
• and more.

Please note that offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen as they align with New York State requirements.