Machine Operator

Hunter Recruiting; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Machine Operator II to tend to automatic and semi-automatic machines, following production specifications to ensure quality and production standards.

You will set up, operate, and changeover equipment, monitor control systems, and document production logs in a fast-paced environment, while adhering to safety procedures and cGMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret specifications and work instructions.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient at troubleshooting equipment and resolving faults.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic and semi-automatic production machinery according to specs.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and changeover assembly and filling equipment.
• Safely start/stop equipment and follow LOTO procedures.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and control panels to ensure quality and output.
• Identify and resolve equipment faults and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate production logs and SOP/WI-compliant records.

Skills

Reading specifications

Equipment operation experience

Troubleshooting manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LOTO Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Machine Operator II will tend to automatic and semi-automatic machines. The Machine Operator II will follow production and process specifications. The Machine Operator II will monitor meters, gauges, and controls to ensure products are being produced to quality and production standards.
Machine Operator II Responsibilities:

• Operate production machinery according to established specifications to maximize efficiency, quality, and production output while minimizing downtime
• Set up, operate, adjust, and perform changeovers on assembly and filling equipment
• Safely start, stop, and monitor equipment while following all emergency stop and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and ensure all safety procedures are followed in accordance with company standards
• Monitor machine performance using control panels, touchscreens, and digital operating systems
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment faults, making minor repairs and adjustments as needed within established work instructions
• Report equipment malfunctions, production issues, and abnormalities to the Production Leader or Supervisor
• Maintain accurate production documentation, machine logs, and operating records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs)
• Verify materials and components before production, reporting discrepancies and assisting with inventory control in component staging areas
• Perform Cleaning and Sanitization (CNS) activities and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to cGMP and company safety standards
• Operate, set up, and run Drum-Tote Filling equipment while ensuring product quality and production requirements are met
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and assist with training team members when needed
• Perform additional production and operational duties as assigned by leadership

Machine Operator II Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong ability to read and understand specifications and work instructions
• Experience with manufacturing equipment
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment