Machine Operator 2

Tops Products; Union (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

Tops Products in Union, Missouri, is seeking a diligent machine operator to set up, adjust, and run a range of production equipment including folders, cutters, collators, and bindery devices. You will ensure product quality, maintain safety standards, and coordinate with the production crew to optimize throughput.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment for safety, operating multiple stations, and applying precise adjustments to achieve dimensional accuracy as directed by job orders.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure and understand dimensional requirements.
• Basic math skills to interpret job orders and tolerances.
• Strong emphasis on safety and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate multiple production machines and stations; inspect for safety issues; coordinate with crew to maintain throughput.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Mathematics

Read/interpret work orders

Manual dexterity

Attention to safety

Tools

Folders

Cutters

Collators

Stitchers

Drills

Binding

Gluing

Tape machines

Job description

Union - MFG, 850 West Park Road, Union, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

Position Summary

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces, ink towers or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines and/or set up automatic machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete office product. Inspect equipment for safety issues. May operate automatic adhesive machines and make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine. Work with crew though all aspects of production for a specific machine. Monitor safety, quality, output and productivity.

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 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.

• Thorough knowledge of the setup, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors so as to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment).
• Thorough knowledge of limitations and capabilities of all machines used to accomplish unusual set ups or machine combinations to produce unique or one of a kind printed materials.
• Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments. Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the machines.
• Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer.
• Skill in operating complicated manufacturing equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing, tape machines.
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.
• 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.