Machine Operator 1

TOPS Products LLC; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPS Products LLC in Covington, GA is seeking a hands-on operator to run offline and binding/finishing/packaging equipment, set up machines for production, and monitor performance.

You will clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment to ensure optimum operation and may troubleshoot issues, coordinating crew tasks and training new team members as needed.

The ideal candidate can follow procedures, document maintenance, and apply safety practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up packaging equipment.
• Ability to follow step-by-step procedures and adjust machines as needed.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance including cleaning and lubrication.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Operate offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment.
• Set up and adjust machines for production runs.
• Clean, lubricate and maintain equipment for optimum operation.
• Troubleshoot issues and submit maintenance requests as needed.
• Coordinate crew assignments and train new team members when required.

Skills

Machine operation

Maintenance

Training team members

Job description

Position Summary

Operate offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment. Set up and adjust machines and equipment for production runs. Clean, lubricate and maintain the machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and submit requests for maintenance as needed. May coordinate the assignment of crew members and may provide training for new team members.

Responsibilities

Work is typically performed under minimal daily supervision, receiving guidance from manager/supervisor about the work that needs to be completed. Able to exercise a high level of discretion and latitude in completing tasks.

Job Knowledge & Skills

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Needs to be filled in
• Requires familiarity with routine operating procedures of equipment which can be set up and operated following a few step by step instructions and the skill to operate the equipment.
• Requires skill to perform minor clerical tasks incidental to the operation of the equipment (e.g., maintain machine operating and maintenance records, write new identification labels for computer tapes, etc.), and skill to perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating the equipment.
• Ability to identify improper machine operation and make basic adjustments.
• Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.