Machine Operator

QPS Employment Group; Mukwonago (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in innovative packaging technologies as a Machine Operator at their Mukwonago facility. In this associate-to-hire role, you'll operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency while adhering to safety procedures. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to teamwork. This position offers a competitive wage and the opportunity to grow within a respected organization.

Benefits

Access to sought-after positions

Dedicated placement specialists

Free services for job seekers

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining various manufacturing equipment.
• Monitoring machine operations to ensure quality standards.
• Cleaning machines after production activities.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Job description

Position Title: Machine Operator

Wage: $18.50/hour

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 6:20pm - 6:30am

Join a global leader in innovative packaging technologies at their Mukwonago facility! This company specializes in creating breakthrough product-dispensing systems that enhance everyday life. This is an associate-to-hire role.

Machine Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Arriving 5 minutes before the start of the shift to communicate with the previous shift.
2. Reading the activity board for scheduled color changes, conversions, and set-ups.
3. Creating, labeling, and numbering boxes.
4. Reading shop orders for product requirements and verifying that box labels match products.
5. Answering bells, checking for stuck parts, and using the Process Monitor on presses.
6. Cleaning machines after production activities to maintain efficiency.
7. Operating emergency stops on closing machines, grinders, auxiliary equipment, and understanding lockout/tagout procedures when necessary.
8. Operating and maintaining various manufacturing equipment; sometimes operating multiple machines to cover breaks/lunch.
9. Examining and discarding defective goods and packaging components; inspecting products for gross defects.
10. Monitoring machine operations to ensure finished products meet quality and quantity standards.
11. Supporting and adhering to all system procedures and company policies.
12. Communicating any gross defects or issues to the technical team and team members.

Machine Operator Requirements:

1. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift.
2. Good hand-eye coordination, excellent dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
3. Ability to distinguish colors, evidenced by a maximum score of 80 on the Farnsworth-Munsell Color Test.
4. Ability to stand, sit, bend, and twist throughout the shift.
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
6. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with others.
7. Ability to perform mathematical averages and understand decimals.
8. Adherence to dress code and PPE requirements.

About QPS Employment Group

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm with over 50 offices across the U.S., dedicated to connecting great people with great companies in various fields including industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, and professional roles.

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought-after positions with leading employers.
• Dedicated placement specialists guiding you through the job search process.
• Over 40 years of staffing experience.

Our services are 100% free to job seekers. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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