Equipment Operator - Albuquerque, NM

SupplyOne Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated machine operator to oversee the operation of machinery and supervise personnel. In this crucial role, you will ensure that production runs smoothly while adhering to safety and quality standards. This position requires a proactive approach to machine maintenance and quality control, as well as the ability to train and assist team members. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and product quality. If you're passionate about machine operation and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of machine capabilities and limitations.
• Experience in supervising personnel and ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise machine operation and personnel to meet production goals.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Supervision

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Training in Machine Operation

Tools

Die Cutting Equipment

Printing Machines

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

Salary Range: Undisclosed

SHIFT: Monday-Thursday, 5 AM to 3 PM

The machine operator is responsible to the Production Supervisor for the operation of his/her machine and the supervising of all employees assigned to his/her machine, in accordance with company safety and work rules, and the direction of the Production Supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Maintain close relationships with Operator/Production Supervisor with free exchange of information to facilitate and expedite orders.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise activities of all personnel and the operation of the machine assigned to him/her.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with customer and company standards and safety procedures.
• Must have specific job knowledge of the machine which he/she is responsible:
• Machine capabilities and limitations
• Maximize utilization of equipment by operating machinery at available capacity and speed
• Set-up procedures
• Set-up rails, print and die cut sections accurately in accordance with proper set-up techniques.
• Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:
• Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Machine maintenance and housekeeping
• Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before next run.
• Check anilox rolls for damage
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in maintenance equipment.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with quality operations and standards such as:
• Printing: Coverage, registration, crush, sharpness, viscosity, Ph
• Die Cutting: Cut to print register elimination of score cracking, cutting and stripping
• Square folding, automatic bottoms, gap control
• Dimensions, score quality
• Assures that the operation of his/her machine is carried out in the most efficient manner with consistent quality requirements and production schedules.
• Train and assist helpers, feeders, and stackers on their job duties.
• Assures care in the use and housekeeping of machine assigned to him/her.
• Cross train on other machines.
• Adhere to production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Inspect production continually to guarantee quality standards and implement necessary corrective action as required.
• Sign-off on all set-ups before Production Supervisor is called to sign off on set-up.
• Required that operator pull samples during run for quality inspection samples to be placed in last unit of production run.
• Instructs safety practices and rules on his/her machine.
• Responsible for housekeeping in his/her area and machine at acceptable levels.
• Other duties as assigned.