Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Brady Corporation; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for the 3rd shift. In this role, you will operate and maintain lamination machinery while ensuring that production meets stringent quality standards. Your attention to detail and electro-mechanical aptitude will be crucial as you handle pre-production problems and perform quality checks. Join a company that values innovation and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive programs for full-time employees

Family planning benefits

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Dress-for-your-day dress code

Charitable contributions matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in following standard operation instructions and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation and maintenance of lamination machine.
• Perform quality checks to ensure production meets standards.

Skills

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Mathematics skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the lamination machine as well as other machinery.
• Ensure materials are produced in accordance with quality standards to have a consistent scrap rate or less than 1%
• Eliminate RGAs and Focus Claims by accurately marking, segregating and cutting defective material
• Enter shift data in the TRS while also producing a schedule of materials with a TRS of at least 85%
• Recognize pre-production problems such as raw material thickness, material defects, correct material type, etc.
• Perform and record accurate quality checks
• Analyze and interpret procedural documents, machine recipes, instructions and production reports.
• Define problems by collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Calculate material and tool thickness based on requests
• Correct necessary adjustments accurately to material recipes
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What We Need

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the lamination machine as well as other machinery.
• Ensure materials are produced in accordance with quality standards to have a consistent scrap rate or less than 1%
• Eliminate RGAs and Focus Claims by accurately marking, segregating and cutting defective material
• Enter shift data in the TRS while also producing a schedule of materials with a TRS of at least 85%
• Recognize pre-production problems such as raw material thickness, material defects, correct material type, etc.
• Perform and record accurate quality checks
• Analyze and interpret procedural documents, machine recipes, instructions and production reports.
• Define problems by collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Calculate material and tool thickness based on requests
• Correct necessary adjustments accurately to material recipes
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

Production Machine Operators on 3rd shift primarily run the lamination machine but may also be asked to run other machinery for the production of Gravotech products. The position requires good electro-mechanical aptitude and ability to follow operation procedures to produce products that meet quality standards.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Minimum 1-year previous experience working in a production / manufacturing environment.
• Must be capable of following standard operation instructions, guidelines, and procedures.
• Basic understanding of mathematics including, but not limited to measurements, computation, and calculations.
• Must be dependable and flexible to cover a shift in the event of an absence.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail, with ability to maintain quality standards.
• Excellent teamwork skills; proactive helpful attitude and process-oriented mentality.
• Must be able to keep work area clean and free of hazards.
• Aptitude in mechanics and/or electronics strongly preferred.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, push up to 60 pounds. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand for at least 10 hours. The employee may be exposed to static electricity while assembling materials.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Training in electro-mechanical concepts desired but not required.
  
  

About Us

Who we are:

Gravotech has been a global leader in direct part marking and laser engraving since 1938. Gravotech machines are used by more than 60,000 customers around the world, from large consumer brands and industrial manufactures to professional engravers and small retail customers alike.

In 2024, Gravotech joined Brady Corporation's global portfolio of brands. Brady is a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - Brady is just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities. Gravotech products help enable Brady's full range of industrial identification solutions in industries around the world.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Why Work At Brady

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. And as a member of the Gravotech team, you'll get to represent a company with unique brand recognition across several industries. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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