Machine Operator III - 3rd Shift

Bradford Company; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Company 401(k) match

Bonus Plan

Climate controlled facility

Company-paid disability

Job summary

Bradford Company in Holland, MI is seeking a Machine Operator III for the 3rd shift. Set-up and safely operate a variety of machines to cut and slot partitions from roll stock to exact specifications, ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will monitor processes, perform routine maintenance, document production times and cooperate with team members to meet daily goals in a climate-controlled facility. Strong reading, math and English skills are required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English; ability to write simple correspondence.
• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide; compute rates and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and safely operate machines to cut and slot partitions from roll stock.
• Adjust dies, guides, feed, speed, and tension to specifications.
• Recognize operating problems and adjust for stock variations and wear.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and report unsafe conditions.
• Record production times and material produced; monitor quality.

Skills

English reading & writing

Math skills

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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Machine Operator III - 3rd Shift

Full Time Direct Labor Holland, Holland, MI, US

Machine Operator III - 3rd SHIFT

SUMMARY -Set-up, adjust and safely operate on a variety of machines to cut and slot partitions from several types of roll stock to specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work from pattern to mount and adjust dies, guides, feed, speed, tension, etc.
• Recognize any and all operating problems and make adjustments to accommodate subtle stock variations, worn dies, humidity, etc.
• May move and change rolls, make routine machine repairs, including lubrication.
• Move strip loads and scrap loads.
• Operate machines and hand tools, hand and power trucks.
• Use the following inspection and test gear: board gauge, rule, patterns and stop watch (to time production speed).
• Full responsibility for set-ups and/or work preparation. Seek coordinator's help under unusual circumstances.
• Responsible for product quality. (Set-ups are checked by others.)
• Record and report times and material produced.
• Record and report production and/or equipment problems.
• May answer questions in stacking and packing procedures.
• Report personnel inadequacies.
• Participate in cross-training.
• Practices and promotes safe work practices. Report unsafe working practices.
• Maintains a satisfactory productivity rating.
• Proactively helps to create and work within a team-based environment and practices effective communication skills.
• Trains other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of machine repairs and/or any unsafe conditions.
• Possess a working knowledge of material/ inventory identification.
• Requisitions parts and supplies.
• Works from a manufacturing requirements schedule.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS -To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Practical application of each is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and use verbal and listening skills. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Company 401(k) match
• Bonus Plan
• Climate controlled facility
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability