Machine Operator III

Brentwood Industries, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Entry level Machine Operator III to ensure efficient production and quality of plastic parts. The role involves operating machinery, inspecting products, and adhering to safety standards. This position offers professional growth potential and comes with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

401K with employer match

Professional growth potential

Pleasant work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 to 3 months of related experience.
• Ability to read safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to produce parts meeting specifications.
• Inspect quality of finished products; report issues.
• Record accurate production data in computer system.

Skills

Problem-solving

Ability to read and interpret documents

Mathematical skills

Ability to inspect quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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Machine Operator III – 1 st Shift

Hours 6:30 am – 3 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Responsible for operating machinery in a safe and efficient manner to produce a part that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Read and understand work order/BOM or follow oral instructions to operate machinery and produce a part that meets all specifications.
• Load and unload material into frame of forming machine or trimming fixture.
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machines.
• Load and unload plastic parts into die cutter or CNC fixture for trimming.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, or scrap from finished piece using tools such as air hoses, band saws and trimmers.
• Preform trouble shooting on machinery and make proper adjustments as necessary.
• Inspect quality of finished product and report any quality issues to Setup Person or Shift Supervisor.
• Provide a high level of problem-solving ability through effectively anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems.
• Count and pack finished products into boxes for shipping or inventory.
• Input accurate daily production information in computer shop floor data collection system.
• Communicate issues to the following shift Machine Operators and clean workstation at the end of the shift.
• Perform all work procedures in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform all work procedures according to established Quality Management & Environmental Management Systems.
  
  
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Satisfactory completion of all Level II requirements.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
  

Machine Operator III – 1 st Shift

Hours 6:30 am – 3 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Responsible for operating machinery in a safe and efficient manner to produce a part that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Read and understand work order/BOM or follow oral instructions to operate machinery and produce a part that meets all specifications.
• Load and unload material into frame of forming machine or trimming fixture.
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machines.
• Load and unload plastic parts into die cutter or CNC fixture for trimming.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, or scrap from finished piece using tools such as air hoses, band saws and trimmers.
• Preform trouble shooting on machinery and make proper adjustments as necessary.
• Inspect quality of finished product and report any quality issues to Setup Person or Shift Supervisor.
• Provide a high level of problem-solving ability through effectively anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems.
• Count and pack finished products into boxes for shipping or inventory.
• Work in different work centers as production needs require.
• Input accurate daily production information in computer shop floor data collection system.
• Communicate issues to the following shift Machine Operators and clean workstation at the end of the shift.
• Perform all work procedures in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform all work procedures according to established Quality Management & Environmental Management Systems.
  
  

Essential Skills

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Satisfactory completion of all Level II requirements.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OTHER: Forklift certification.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
  

Employees are required to occasionally lift and carry 50 lbs. Employees will occasionally use a pallet jack to push or pull objects up to 60 lbs.

Brentwood offers professional growth potential, pleasant work environment, and an excellent wage and benefits package including 401K w/employer match. Brentwood Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

At Brentwood, we have a passion for both our products and our people. Our goal as an employer is to help you excel as an individual and as part of a team by providing you with a satisfying, motivating and stimulating work experience. The varied nature of the environment at Brentwood allows you to work alongside industry professionals on a wide range of projects, contributing your knowledge and strengths to develop innovative, market-driven solutions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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