Machine Operator

Cardinal Staffing Services; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Referral bonuses

Electronic weekly pay

Job support

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing Services in Maumee, OH is hiring a Machine Operator for a printing and packaging client. The role involves operating automated and semi-automated production equipment to manufacture finished cardboard products.

Shifts run Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:00pm or 3:00pm-1:00am, with overtime on Fridays. The position requires mechanical aptitude, ability to read production specs, and the stamina to stand most of the day and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, assembling, and/or machine operating.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Flexibility to work overtime and extra shifts as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Safely and effectively operates thermoforming equipment to produce quality product.
• Reads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Performs required quality testing on products produced, e.g., burst test, drop test, water table test.
• Observes machine operation to detect piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Position will entail standing for long periods of the day and lifting up to 50 pounds during shift.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Production experience

Reading production specs

Job description

Cardinal Staffing Services, is hiring Machine Operators for a Printing and Packaging client in the manufacturing industry located in Maumee, OH. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating automated and semi-automated production equipment to create and manufacture finished cardboard products.

Available shifts include:

• Monday- Thursday 5:00am- 3:00pm
• Monday- Thursday 3:00pm- 1:00am
• Overtime on Fridays

Responsibilities of the Machine Operator:

• Prepare machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Safely and effectively operates thermoforming equipment to produce quality product.
• Reads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Performs required quality testing on products produced.
• Performs required quality testing on products produced, i.e. burst test, drop test, water table test, etc.
• Observes machine operation to detect piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Position will entail standing for long periods of the day and lifting up to 50 pounds during shift.

Required Qualifications of the Machine Operator:

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, assembling, and/or machine operating.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Flexibility to work overtime and extra shifts as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications a plus.

All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation $15-$19/hr as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Generous referral bonuses are available upon hire.

About Cardinal Staffing

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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