Machine Operator

Magnera Corporation; Augusta (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation, located in Augusta, Kentucky, seeks a dedicated individual to operate extrusion machinery and maintain production quality. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work in a team within a plant environment. Key responsibilities include setting machine parameters, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills and the capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a plant environment with frequent contact with others.
• Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Teamwork and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machinery.
• Troubleshoot machinery and processes to maintain quality production.
• Set machine parameters to standard operating conditions.
• Complete paperwork accurately for production reporting.
• Understand and follow the quality policy.
• Analyze data using SPC techniques for target achievement.
• Maintain cleanliness in the working environment.
• Assist in developing operating conditions for new products.
• Work cooperatively in a self-directed team environment.
• Follow safety rules and report hazards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities/Principal Duties:

• Operate extrusion machinery
• Troubleshoot machinery and process to maintain production of quality product
• Set machine parameters to standard operating conditions
• Complete paperwork accurately for production reporting, shipping, and testing results
• Understand and follow the quality policy
• Analyze data using SPC techniques and adjust manufacturing parameters to achieve property targets
• Maintain a clean working environment by cleaning floors, machine surfaces, walkways, and all other areas that could potentially result in product contamination
• Assist in the development of operating conditions for new or improved products
• Work cooperatively with others in a self-directed team environment
• Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules. Report any safety hazards immediately

Qualifications

• Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent contact with others. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching, manual dexterity, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Demonstration of ability to write simple correspondence read and understand simple instructions, present information in one-on-one and small group situations with other employees in the organization. Teamwork and communication skills are required.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

High School Diploma or GED required.