Machine Operator- Extrusion Department

Sun Dolphin; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Dolphin in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Machine Operator to run dedicated equipment safely and efficiently. You will assist in machine setups, changes, and assemble kayaks and boats as production demands require.

Candidates must be able to operate and maintain machinery to production standards, keep scrap low, and communicate line issues to supervision. This is a hands-on role that values teamwork, initiative, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate and maintain machinery to production standards/run rates.
• Ability to maintain little to no scrap rate.
• Ability to make machine adjustments to maintain proper parameters and efficiency.
• Maintain operating records and reports.
• Ability to assemble components accurately, thoroughly and within production process standards.
• Assists with stocking line at start and end of shift.
• Ability to package kayaks and prepare for shipments.
• Ability to maintain and achieve production demand.
• Ability to train and communicate effectively with new team members.
• Takes initiative to ask for additional training or direction when unsure of tasks.
• Communicates any line issues immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work area throughout shift and verifies housekeeping after every shift.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work in hot environment.
• Follows all company production and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Run machines safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in machine setups and changes.
• Assist in assembling kayaks and boats as production demands.
• Maintain operating records and reports.
• Stock line at start and end of shift.
• Package kayaks and prepare for shipments.
• Train and communicate effectively with new team members.
• Follow all safety policies and keep work area clean.

Skills

Machine operation

Power tools

Team communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Machine Operator team members are expected to run their machine safely, effectively, and efficiently. They are responsible for assisting in machine setups and changes while also assisting in the assembly of all kayaks and boats as production demands.

Requirements

• Ability to operate and maintain machinery to produce to production standards/run rates
• Ability to maintain little to no scrap rate
• Ability to make machine adjustments to maintain proper parameters and efficiency
• Maintain operating records and reports
• Ability to assemble components accurately, thoroughly and within production process standards
• Assists with stocking line at start and end of shift
• Ability to package kayaks and prepare for shipments
• Ability to maintain and achieve production demand
• Ability to train and communicate effectively with new team members
• Takes initiative to ask for additional training or direction when unsure of tasks
• Communicates any line issues immediately to supervisor
• Maintain a clean work area throughout shift and verifies housekeeping after every shift
• Ability to use power tools
• Ability to lift and move up to 30+ lbs
• Ability to work in hot environment
• Follows all company production and safety policies