Machine Operator

Bihler of America; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Overtime pay

Job summary

Bihler of America in the United States (New Jersey) is seeking a full-time Packager Supervisor to oversee the packing team on the shop floor. The role involves ensuring parts meet customer specifications, supervising packers, and maintaining clean, safe work practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating breaks, training new Packers, monitoring performance, and supporting toolmakers as needed while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years high school
• Good math skills, mechanical ability, basic reading and writing.
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Metal stamping or other production related background
• When applicable, may supervise several packers during a shift

Responsibilities

• Supervise Packers: arrange breaks, monitor performance, keep work area clean, keep supplies full
• Follow safety procedures and use protective gear as required
• Pack parts when necessary or when work is slow
• Train new Packers and assist with operator training
• Assist toolmakers as required and perform other duties as needed

Skills

Supervise Packers

Safety procedures

Attendance & punctuality

Training new workers

Machine operation support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description:

This full-time position (day or night) is responsible for the effective operation, maintenance, and quality of products produced on assigned production equipment. Day and Night positions available with paid Night Differential and Overtime.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Produces parts to customer specifications:
  • Understands piece part drawings, measuring parts using the proper inspection equipment
  • Inspection of raw materials entering data, filling out inspection sheets, adjustment sheets, production sheets, inventory sheets
  • Makes adjustments to tooling to keep parts in specification
  • Ensures proper labeling, packaging, and palletizing of parts
• Produces parts by:
  • Loading coils
  • Setting machine to specifications
  • Operating machine
• Utilizes lift truck or overhead crane to load and remove coils:
  • Clean coils
  • Inspects coils for defects
• Maintains continuous operation of machines by performing maintenance on machines as required:
  • Oils and lubricates machines as necessary
• Maintains specifications by:
  • Observing operation
  • Detecting malfunctions
  • Inspecting parts for defects/flaws
  • Measures size of holes, thickness, and flatness of material by:
    • Using micrometer
    • Flatness indicator
    • Microscope
    • Hole size gauges
  • Adjust machines as necessary to keep parts within specifications
• Maintains clean parts by:
  • Monitoring levels of fluids in degreaser and still
  • Adds fluids to degreaser when necessary
  • Change fluids in degreaser and still as needed
  • Observes vapor levels to make sure they remain at a safe level
• Ensures safety of self and fellow employees by:
  • Following safety procedures when handling chemicals
  • Utilizes protective clothing, glasses, ear protection, and respirators as required
  • Observes the lock out/tag out procedure when making adjustments and repairs to machines
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by emptying scrap bin when it is full:
  • Emptying waste oil machine
  • Cleaning oil and scraps from floor and work area

Skills & Requirements:

• Responsible for supervision of Packers:
  • Arrange breaks
  • Monitors work to see they are performing properly
  • Keeping their work area clean
  • Keeping their supplies full
• Follows company policies and applicable safety procedures:
• Willingly takes on new tasks:
  • Flexible to changes in priorities and scheduling
  • Seeks out work or requests work from supervisor when work is slow
  • Willing to help other employees
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and puntuality
• Packs parts when necessary, or when work is slow
• Trains new Packers:
  • Assists with the training of machine operators
• Assists toolmakers as required
• Performs other functions as required

Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:

• Minimum two years high school
• Good math skills, mechanical ability, basic reading and writing.
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Metal stamping or other production related background
• When applicable, may supervise several packers during a shift

Additional Notes:

• Follow ALL safety procedures
• Ensure safety of self and fellow employees by following safety procedures when handling chemicals and:
  • Utilize protective clothing, glasses, ear protection, and respirators as required
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Standing for 11.5 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds
• Equipment used:
  • Metal stamping equipment, material handling, degreasing, packaging, inspection