3rd Shift Production Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Wick Operator to handle various wick machines. This role entails ensuring product quality, conducting preventative maintenance, and adhering to safety and operational standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 12 months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to select proper dies and tools.
• Willingness to learn technical advancements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wick machines.
• Monitor product quality and report deficiencies.
• Assist, train, and instruct assigned operators.

Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and understand drawings

Proficiency in math

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail with high accuracy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Wick Operators are responsible for operating and maintaining various wick machines. They must monitor product quality and report any deficiencies to supervision.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Pull raw wick for each work order, make proper labels, and acquire appropriate sign-offs.
2. Set up machine with correct dyes, speed, fans, and temperature.
3. Set up wickers and fill with proper wax, wick wax, or high melt.
4. Mount spools and thread wickers.
5. Regularly perform preventative maintenance on all wickers.
6. Responsible for daily updates and continuous tracking of individual and cumulative downtime of machines.
7. Cycle count all inventory associated with wicking.
8. Use Microsoft Office and Excel regularly.
9. Maintain Alene standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies, and procedures.

Detailed Duties

• Set up machines and all auxiliary equipment assigned to produce wick according to blueprint, drawing, Quality Control, and Production Order requirements.
• Adjust safety equipment and maintain proper safety records.
• Understand job requirements and safety procedures.
• Record and maintain charts and readings as required by inspection sheets, manufacturing worksheets, quality control manuals, or customer requirements.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Assist, train, and instruct assigned operators; advise management of operational, quality, or safety issues.
• Keep equipment, machinery, benches, tools, gauges, and the area clean and organized.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Line Lead or supervision.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED.

Range of Experience:

12 months related experience and/or training.

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and understand drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to work from blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in math.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply Quality Control procedures.
• Ability to select proper dies, tools, machinery, gauges, etc., required for setup.
• Ability to work within tolerances using micrometers, dial and vernier calipers, pi-tapes, and gauges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to set up wick feeders, wick machines, and automatic lubricating equipment; willing to learn technical advancements and customer demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to status, genetics, veteran status, expression, or other protected characteristics.