Machine Operator II

American Greetings; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings in Forest City, NC is seeking a Machine Operator II to set up and run multiple machines in the metal, wood, or plastics departments, ensuring part accuracy and maintaining a safe working environment.

You will troubleshoot basic programming issues, perform daily quality checks, and document shop orders while keeping work areas clean and organized. This role requires forklift certification and reading engineering prints.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification is required.
• 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CNC experience required.
• Ability to read engineering prints and interpret measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Check machine performance daily against the shop order list.
• Run a single part to verify accuracy before full run.
• Make necessary adjustments to machines.
• Monitor parts during operation for quality.
• Tag parts with shop order details.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Lock out/shut down machines at day end.
• Support housekeeping around machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team communication

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading engineering prints

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC

Forklift

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Machine Operator II is responsible for the set up and operation of at least two machines in the metal, wood, or plastics departments. Operator (s) must check the accuracy of parts and maintain accountability for safety during machine operations. This operator can efficiently set up their machine and troubleshoot most programming issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Check machine for performance and the shop order list daily
• Run a single part to check for accuracy before running complete shop order
• Make adjustments to the machine, as necessary.
• Frequently check the parts as the machine is operating for quality audits.
• Process parts and off bear to proper container
• Complete proper ID tags with shop order number, part number, quantity and operation number.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Remove Jigs and Dies for next order
• Operate forklift as necessary
• Must be able to maintain the required adjusted average efficiency
• Lock out and/or shut down machine(s) at the end of the day
• Responsible for housekeeping around the machine area
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Experience Required

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Forklift certification
• 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment
• CNC Experience
• Demonstrated ability to read engineering prints and interpret measuring equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with others in a team based environment
• Must be able to maintain the required adjusted average efficiency
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operator and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent