E-Machine Operator Apprentice

Innovize & Xcel Scientific; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovize & Xcel Scientific in St. Paul, MN is seeking a press operator for die-cutting operations. You will set up, changeover, and run rotary die-cut presses to produce parts per specifications, while ensuring quality and documentation compliance.

The role requires basic math, reading schematics/prints, and ability to communicate with team members to ensure smooth production and adherence to GMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or related certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience around machinery.
• Ability to read part prints and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and changeover rotary die-cut presses per procedure.
• Operate presses with minimal waste and maintain quality.
• Inspect parts per drawings and documentation.
• Maintain production logs and records.
• Suggest process improvements to cut costs.

Skills

Reading part prints

Mathematical aptitude

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Rotary die-cut presses

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: St. Paul, MN 55127, Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Manufacturing, Job Summary

Responsible for operating die-cutting press machines to cut out parts to a specified size and shape per documentation. Responsible for setup and changeover of various rotary die-cut presses and auxiliary equipment. Performs process adjustments within a specified operating window on press machines to produce high-quality parts from different product sheets by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Performs machine setup and changeovers per company documentation/procedure.
• 2. Efficiently operates various presses with minimal waste.
• 3. Perform quality inspections per Quality Department procedures, engineering drawings, and documentation.
• 4. Troubleshoot die-cutting, lamination, and printing issues.
• 5. Update production job logs accurately and timely.
• 6. Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and maximize operational/manufacturing efficiencies across the department.
• 7. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment per engineering procedures and ensure charts or logs are up to date.
• 8. Conforms to Good Manufacturing Practices and comply with all departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• 9. Communicate with the appropriate packaging and quality team members frequently to ensure the machine produces quality parts.
• 10. Visually checks parts at the machine for cosmetic and dimensional defects with the ability to read and interpret part print and/ or drawings.
• 11. Communicates with counterpart operator for oncoming/outgoing shift to exchange pertinent information regarding scheduling, processes, and part quality.
• 12. Prepare and maintain manufacturing records as required by procedures.
• 13. Monitor equipment performance and initiate repair requests.
• 14. Maintains good attendance in accordance with company guidelines.
• 15. Adheres to all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• 16. Assist other areas of production as needed.
• 17. Maintains cleanliness of press machines and support equipment.
• 18. Works proactively to promote teamwork within all company levels and communicates effectively and professionally with supervisors, managers, co-workers, and vendors/guests.

Qualifications

Education

• High school plus job related course/certification

Experience

• Minimum 1-year experience working with or around machinery. Demonstrated ability to understand measurements of parts utilizing calipers, eye lops, and other measurement devices. Experience in setting up/teardown and operating rotary die-cut machines is a plus but not required. Good math skills. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, co-workers, and vendors/guests

Other skills and abilities required include

• 1. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret English written documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 2. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• 3. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

4. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• 5. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and basic clean room production.
• 6. Good knowledge of press machines and associated equipment.
• 7. Basic knowledge of different polymers, foils, and materials.
• 8. Basic knowledge of electricity and circuits.
• 9. Basic computer skills needed. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)
• 10. Basic understanding of quality methods and procedures.
• 11. Basic use and understanding of rulers, calipers, eye loops, and other inspection equipment.

Physical/Mental Requirements

This section must be completed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Physical Demands: Medium Work - Lifting of 50 pounds maximum.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to odors associated with the production process and frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is required to wear cleanroom gowns, rubber gloves, and hair/beard coverings.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

No travel or local driving only.