Machine Operator 1

Tops Products; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tops Products in Covington, TN is seeking a manufacturing operator to run offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment. You will set up and adjust machines for production runs, and perform cleaning, lubrication and routine maintenance to keep equipment in top condition.

You may troubleshoot issues, submit maintenance requests, and assist with basic crew coordination and training for new team members. The role requires physical capability to lift 20–50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Operates production equipment following standard procedures.
• Maintains machine records and performs minor clerical tasks (labels, logs).
• Performs routine cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment.
• Set up and adjust machines for production runs.
• Clean, lubricate and maintain equipment to ensure optimum operation.
• Troubleshoot issues and submit maintenance requests as needed.
• May coordinate assignment of crew and train new 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.