Envelope Machine Adjuster/Mechanic

RXinsider LTD.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Vacation time

Job summary

RXinsider LTD. is seeking an envelope machine adjuster/mechanic for our South Hackensack facility. The role involves setting up the envelope folding machine, solving problems, ensuring quality, and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment.

The candidate should have a strong mechanical background, basic math skills, and the ability to read and write simple instructions. Shift work is required, with a pay range of $17.00–$28.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) with various units.
• Ability to read simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information one-on-one or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Changes the machine styles and sizes with minimal downtime.
• Maintains product quality including folding, printing, gumming, latexing.
• Keeps accurate records of repairs and machine changes.
• Participates in lean activities and collaborates with team members.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on machines.

Skills

Mechanical background

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Envelope Machine Adjuster/Mechanic

Location: South Hackensack

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $17.00 - $28.00/hour

The Envelope Folding Machine Adjuster is responsible for producing quality product on an Envelope Folding Machine. This includes machine set-up, problem solving, a focus on quality and manufacturing processes, preventative maintenance and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Changes the machine from one style and size envelope to the other styles and sizes with the least amount of downtime.
• Maintains the quality of the product being manufactured. This includes folding, printing, gumming, latexing, and any other attachments being put on the envelope.
• Seeks appropriate approvals (OK's) on every job that is manufactured on the equipment.
• Actively participates and supports lean activities.
• Gathers all of the necessary parts and attachments at the machine prior to the time of a machine change, where it is practical to reduce downtime.
• Seeks advice from management when quality is being jeopardized for machine speed.
• Ensures that the proper seal gum, back gum, window gum, or any other special gum is the correct gum for the job being manufactured.
• Keeps accurate records of repair work, changes, etc.
• Observes the machine to see if there are any visible signs of parts wearing out. If so, notes such and notifies the department supervisor.
• Reviews each job for a better way to manufacture.
• Maintains good housekeeping in machine area.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Works as a team member with the operator, floor operator, and adjusters in other departments and on other shifts.
• Required to perform scheduled maintenance on the machines.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidate must possess a strong mechanical background. This position requires basic math skills, add, subtract, multiply and divide using all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Machine Adjusters must have the ability to handle stress because of time constraints, apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. They must have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Machine Adjusters must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos as well as the ability to write simple correspondence. Machine Adjusters must have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization. Machine Adjusters must be able to make decisions due to changes in the plant environment, etc.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be available for shift work including but not limited to night and day shifts.

The physical demands described here are representative of 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.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least one year as an Envelope Machine Adjuster.

Benefits

This position is eligible for all company benefits which include, but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K and vacation time.