Lamination Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Atlas Roofing Corporation; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Molded Products, part of Atlas Roofing Corporation, seeks a 1st shift Machine Operator for the Byron Center, MI plant. You will handle equipment setup, operate mold-related machinery, and ensure products meet specs.

The role requires basic math, English proficiency, and a commitment to safety. You’ll train new staff, maintain logs, and keep a clean work area as part of a productive shift team.

Qualifications

• Fluent English written and spoken preferred.
• Ability to perform simple math and read measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Operate equipment such as Pre-Expander, Mold, Lamination.
• Verify equipment setup and run production within quality tolerances.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions; assist with routine cleaning.
• Train new employees and maintain shift logs and reports.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Math & measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Atlas Molded Productsis seeking a1st ShiftMachine Operatorfor the Byron Center, MI plant.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned)

• General understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment
• operations, safety requirements and departmental procedures.
• May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, the Pre-Expander, Mold, Lamination
• Verify equipment set-up prior to start of a production run, operates and shuts down manufacturing equipment.
• Verifies order information and produces part(s) with the correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet specific job requirements while meeting productivity standards.
• Monitors equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisor; assist with routine cleaning.
• Troubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment settings
• Responsible for training new employees
• Maintains proper work logs and completes required reports as necessary.
• Bundles, wraps, stacks, packs, assembles and/or labels materials per specific production instructions.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs any other functions and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be trained and familiar with general safety.
• Must be trained and familiar with Quality System Awareness.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Fluent in the English language, both written and spoken, preferred.
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Light to moderate physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level, and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift.
• Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds; and safely operate assigned