Machine Operator- Days

Guardian Protection Products; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum Corporation, a global leader in protective paints and coatings, seeks an experienced production operator in Maryland to inspect, set up, and adjust equipment to meet quality standards. You will read batch cards, handle data entry, and support efficient changeovers in a team environment.

The role requires high school diploma, CNC experience preferred, and ability to lift up to 75 pounds. This non-exempt position offers hourly pay and opportunities to contribute to safety and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with CNC operations preferred.
• Ability to read and understand batch cards and instructions to communicate directions clearly.
• Ability to do basic math and read various meters, scales, and electronic readouts.
• Ability to enter computer data and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and examine products for quality, packaging accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects.
• Change over equipment, adjust equipment, or otherwise adjust machines to improve performance and quality.
• Set and adjust speed, temperature, product flow, and positions and tolerances of equipment.
• Examine job orders to determine quantities, production times, stock specifications, BOMs, and SKU sequences.
• Monitor filling equipment to maintain specified levels and detect malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Operate equipment at efficient speeds to ensure quality and output.
• Maintain responsibility for equipment performance, changeovers, operation, and preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates in written or in-person form.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality; learn all manual tasks within the department.

Skills

CNC Operations

Read batch cards

Basic math

Read meters

Data entry

Industrial experience

Mechanical aptitude

Team coordination

Lift 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide product range including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, the famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Inspect and examine products for quality, packaging accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects.
• Change over equipment, adjust equipment, or otherwise adjust machines to improve equipment performance and quality.
• Set and adjust speed, temperature, product flow, and positions and tolerances of equipment.
• Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be filled, production times, stock specifications, BOM's, and SKU sequences.
• Monitor filling equipment to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Operate equipment at most efficient speed to ensure proper quality and output.
• Responsibility for the equipment performance, efficient changeovers, operation, and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.
• Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
• Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Conduct all business with integrity.
• Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Required Skills:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience with CNC Operations preferred.
• Ability to read and fully understand batch cards and instructions to effectively communicate directions to other associates.
• Ability to do basic math.
• Ability to read and understand various meters, scales and electronic read outs.
• Ability to enter computer data.
• Industrial experience is desirable.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to solve problems in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds

Salary Range: $24.20 - 33.90/hr.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

This is a Non-Exempt position.