Machine Operator

Tilsner Carton Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilsner Carton Company in Saint Paul, MN seeks a skilled machine operator to set up slotting, feed, and die-cut sections and keep the line running smoothly.

The role requires reading factory instructions, measuring with tape, and maintaining quality standards while adhering to safety policies; the ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and may have corrugated industry experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred candidates with corrugated industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up slotting, feed, and die cut sections on machine accurately.
• Ensure bolts for cutting dies are in place and secured.
• Check anilox rolls for damage.
• Monitor board quality and report defects to keep the machine running.
• Cross-train on other machines as necessary.
• Complete reports accurately and timely.
• Submit maintenance work orders and be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping policies.
• Support production schedule and suggest optimizations to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Set-up slotting, feed, and die cut sections on machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.

Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.

Check anilox rolls for damage.

Monitor board quality, including - loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and any other defects. Report any quality problems to the operator and sort as necessary to keep the machine running.

Cross-train on other machines as necessary.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.

Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Adhere to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

1. 1. Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.