Finishing Operator 2 Trainee

ADP, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Finishing Operator 2 Trainee to learn to operate gluing machinery, adjust equipment, and meet production specifications.

The role focuses on acquiring hands-on skills under experienced operators to ensure quality and safety while aligning with production targets. You will progress through setup, running speeds, and quality checks, with an emphasis on documentation, housekeeping, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Basic personal computer skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Read and interpret safety rules, job tickets and procedures.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets for specifications, make ready time, run speed, labels and any special instructions.
• Set up jobs according to job ticket instruction and approved structures.
• Run equipment at specified speeds while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure resources are available for current and next jobs.
• Verify feeder and packer have proper materials and understand job requirements.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance.
• Document production and quality inspections per SOP.
• Assist make-ready operation of folder gluer to learn independence and accuracy.
• Fill out logs with correct load designation and linear footage details.
• Communicate job status and issues to on-coming shift.
• Follow safety rules and keep area organized and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Read & interpret documents

Arithmetic

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Finishing Operator 2 Trainee

Full-time Regular Operatives Rochester, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1094

Salary Range: $19.25 To $24.50 Hourly

Position Overview

Train to become a proficient Finishing Operator by working with experienced Finishing Operators. Learn to competently make mechanical adjustments and set up equipment according to the job ticket specifications. Learn to make ready, maintain and operate gluing machinery at the required production speeds while controlling quality, waste, safety, manning, and housekeeping standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Learns to review job tickets for specifications, make ready time, run speed, labels and any special instructions.
• Learns to set up jobs according to job ticket instruction and approved structures
• Learns to run equipment at the required speeds while maintaining quality, waste and safety standards.
• Learns to monitor production schedules checking for current job and next scheduled job to assure all resources are available.
• Verifies Feeder and Packer have the proper materials and a full understanding of the jobs requirements.
• Learns to perform routine and preventive maintenance.
• Learns to properly document production and quality inspections per Diamonds Standard Operating Procedures.
• Works with and assists Finishing Operator with make-ready operation of folder gluer in accordance with customer specifications with the goal of learning to perform work independently.
• Fill out all logs accurately, ensuring that all information concerning load designation and linear footage is correct.
• Discusses and ensures that all job status and issues are thoroughly communicated to the on-coming shift.
• Observes all safety rules and procedures.
• Keeps work area organized, neat, and clean.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent.
• Must have basic personal computer skills.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain focus on the Corporate mission and quality policy
• Adheres to all company policies.
• Establish and promote a safe workplace, ensuring through leadership that appropriate safety procedures and instructions are followed. Maintains good housekeeping and high standards of cleanliness.
• Any and all other duties may be assigned as needed or requested.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, job tickets, and procedural manuals.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.