Knife Machine Operator Trainee

Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc. is seeking a production technician to produce envelope squares that meet quality standards while maximizing production and minimizing downtime.

You will set up knife machines, monitor quality, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a safe, clean work area on a full-time, on-site basis. The role requires standing most of the shift, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Standing for most of the shift
• Repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Possibly overtime

Responsibilities

• Check work of previous shift for quality & correctness and notify supervisor of any issues
• Check and maintain the quality of the envelope squares throughout each job by following company quality control procedures
• Set up knife machines for each job with minimal downtime
• Keep machines cutting at optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality standards
• Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct in a timely manner
• Notify a supervisor promptly when machines need maintenance/repairs above what can be completed by the operator
• Keep knife machine and area around machine neat & clean
• Fill out production paperwork and pull samples as directed
• Communicate with outgoing shift and incoming shift regarding equipment status, job status and any other relevant information
• Perform routine maintenance on machine as directed by supervisor
• Cross train on other cutting equipment as time and production allows and as assigned by management
• Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time
• Execute the responsibilities of this position following company safety policies and company procedures

Job description

Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc. is seeking a production technician to produce envelope squares that meet quality standards while maximizing production and minimizing downtime.

You will set up knife machines, monitor quality, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a safe, clean work area on a full-time, on-site basis. The role requires standing most of the shift, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with possible overtime.