Machine Operator I - Duq

American Textile Company; Duquesne (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for the safe operation of pillow manufacturing equipment. This role involves maintaining production areas, ensuring safety protocols, and managing machine setups for optimal performance. If you have a knack for machine maintenance and a strong problem-solving ability, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital production process. Join a team that values safety and efficiency, while helping to create quality products in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machine maintenance experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe pillow production area.
• Responsible for machine setup and production reporting.

Skills

Machine Maintenance

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Math Skills

PC Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Touch Screen Equipment

RF Equipment

Job description

PA - Duquesne
10 North Linden Street
Duquesne, PA 15110, USA

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for safe and effective operation of all pillow manufacturing equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintenance:
   Maintains Pillow Production areas ensuring that all inside and outside areas are free from debris and other hazards, maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Assists with performing repairs to the Company’s equipment.
2. Safety:
   Follows Company wide safety policies to prevent employee accidents and injuries. Responsible for ensuring all equipment guards are in place and all safety equipment is operational, including but not limited to lockout-tagout.
3. Production:
   Responsible for filling feed hoppers of Garnett machine with appropriate fibers. Will also be responsible for reporting accurate production performance, downtime, and runtime for each work order utilizing touch screen and RF equipment as well as maintaining other pertinent production information as required. Responsible for machine set up for each work order, verifying component parts are pulled to production area for start of production. Working with QC to verify pillows are producing at ATC specifications.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 2+ Years Machine Maintenance Experience
2. High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. PC skills required.
4. Strong analytical/problem solving skills are essential.
5. Solid Math skills.
6. Experience with basic equipment repair.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds.
2. Ability to frequently carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds.
3. Ability to push and/or pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds.
4. Ability to withstand exposure to extreme climate variations; exposure to heat and cold.
5. Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb and/or squat.
6. Ability to frequently stand/walk.