Machine Operator - Day Shift

Fitesa; Simpsonville, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 51,754,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

12 holidays paid

401K match up to 7%

Medical, dental, and vision starting?1

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental plans

Job summary

Fitesa is seeking Machine Operators to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot extrusion, slitting, and/or recycling equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role works a 12-hour day shift on a 2/2/3 schedule and supports production, quality, and safety goals.

Your duties include line start-up and shut-down, hand-offs between operators, and using data to adjust processing conditions to stay within centerlines. Candidates should have a HS diploma and at least 1 year in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing, production, or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Simpsonville Site Safety Rules.
• Perform Line Start-Up, Shut-Down and Shift Cleanup.
• Communicate with off-going and on-coming operators to ensure proper hand-off.
• Use quality data results to adjust process conditions.
• Operate manufacturing equipment within specified center-line limits.
• Monitor and adjust process conditions to maintain centerlines.
• Operate and monitor the right setups for the machines assigned.
• Assist in implementing new processes and work with engineers to improve operations.
• Troubleshoot Extrusion, Slitting or Recycling lines.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Slitting equipment

Recycling equipment

Job description

Description

Pay:

• $18.10 - $24.00/hr, depending on experience

Shift:

8 am – 8 pm, 2/2/3 rotating, straight days

Fitesa is seeking Machine Operators to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot extrusion, slitting, and/or recycling equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position works a 12-hour day shift on a 2/2/3 schedule and is responsible for supporting production, quality, and safety goals.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays
• Up to 7% 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
• Additional disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• At least 1 year of manufacturing, production, assembly, machine operator, warehouse, or industrial work experience.

What You Will Do:

• Follow all Simpsonville Site Safety Rules
• Perform Line Start-Up, Shut-Down and Shift Cleanup.
• Communicate with off-going and on-coming operators to ensure proper hand-off.
• Use quality data results to make adjustments to process conditions.
• Operate manufacturing equipment within the specified limits of the appropriate center line.
• Monitor, verify and change process conditions to comply with centerlines.
• Operate and monitor the right setups for the machines assigned.
• Assist with the implementation of new processes and work with process engineers to improve operations.
• Perform troubleshooting of Extrusion, Slitting or Recycling lines.
• Assist other team members, as needed, and perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Work around varying temperatures
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

• This position is based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position.
• The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.