Machine Operator

RealTruck; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Retrax, a RealTruck company, is seeking a Machine Operator to perform setup, operate, and monitor production equipment. You’ll inspect parts to specifications and adjust tooling as needed to maintain quality.

Shift is 1st: 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with focus on KPI targets like safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate with Leads, Supervisors, and teams to sustain high throughput and maintain production standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical school preferred.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing, packaging, and process control equipment required.
• Thermoform, Injection Mold, Douglas, ARPAC, ZED or related machine operator experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to ensure continuous production at a consistent rate.
• Perform in-process inspections to meet visual standards.
• Produce parts in the required quantity according to the schedule.
• Set up equipment and adjust settings per specifications.
• Maintain 5-S cleanliness and safe work area.

Skills

Common sense instructions

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Thermoform machinery

Injection mold equipment

Douglas/ARPAC/ZED machines

Job description

At Retrax, a RealTruck company, we take pride in our reputation for providing innovative and high quality retractable truck bed covers. We love what we do and thrive on the disciplines of design, development, and manufacturing. We strive for excellence in all we do.

When you join our team, we offer competitive pay and benefits, an opportunity to build your career, and the chance to be part of our expanding product line-up. We have a great team of employees and we want you to join us in being part of the exciting future of Retrax!

• Available Shift:
  
  • 1st Shift 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday-Thursday)
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Great career opportunities

We work as a team, we respect one another, and value our differences.

POSITION SUMMARY

Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various machines within the production process. They are required to perform various tasks to set up, operate, process and monitor production. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and adjusting, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This includes the ability to resolve minor component and quality issues as required maintaining expected production results, the ability to maintain production rate as stated on the work order to cover both production o r BOM and the ability to identify difference in each product and verify quality standard of each part and verify process integrity of each cycle per set up sheets and Control Plans.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Operates machines to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift and performing basic adjustments to ensure safe and efficient production of products.
• Perform in-process inspections of parts throughout the manufacturing run and ensure they meet visual standards of acceptance.
• Responsible for producing parts in the proper quantity as identified by the production schedule.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.
• Perform operational procedures to ensure the quality of the product packaged.
• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Report material utilization in the production report.
• Ensure daily production report data is reported correctly and up to date.
• Report material utilization and daily production data.
• Recognize defective materials for color, surface blemishes, finish, and dimensions.
• Identify the proper tooling required for pending production.
• Inspect the condition of molds and component parts for damage and wear.
• Inspect machine, conveyer and tools in department and notify Lead that a maintenance repair form is needed, or replacement tools are required.
• Keeping work cell, department, and fire-doors clear of trash and other obstructions that could hinder department performance/safety.
• Maintain condition of work area to meet 5-S standards.
• Communicate with team members and support teams.
• Maintain professional attitude offering support to Leads, Supervisors and Manager.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist whenever and in whatever capacity needed to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing, packaging, and process control equipment required.
• Thermoform, Injection Mold, Douglas, ARPAC, ZED, or related machine operator experience required.

Required Licenses

• None.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Travel

• None.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, and repetitive motions.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Retrax offers competitive pay, with a wage progression as the job is learned, and the opportunity for increases.
• You’re also paid every week!
• A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family within 30 days of your date of hire for permanent employees
• Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/life balance for permanent employees
• Educational assistance to continue in college or pursue other skills and further your career for permanent employees
• Big discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends for permanent employees

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boastsover 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

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