Machine Operator-Orienter 1

SWM International; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,417,404 - 68,210,486; Full time

Job summary

Mativ in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Machine Operator-Orienter 1 to join its Filtration Advanced Materials team. You will safely operate production lines, set up equipment, change tooling, monitor quality, and report production data on night shifts from 7:45 pm to 8:00 am, with day training during the first weeks and occasional overtime.

The role requires forklift qualification, mechanical aptitude, ability to read schedules and use measurement tools like calipers and micrometers, plus basic

Qualifications

• Forklift qualification required.
• Ability to understand and use data collection systems.
• Mechanical background or experience.
• Able to work with metric and English measurements.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, rulers.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand schedule, BOM, SOC.
• Select proper tooling, install tooling, ensure correct resin.
• Position controls to SOC, activate extruder and drives.
• Test initial product, adjust to spec.
• Package product per packaging instructions.
• Troubleshoot process, perform QC tests per SOC, ensure process in control.
• Store finished product per instructions.
• Enter data into data collection system.
• Identify tooling damage and wear.
• Clean and return tooling to stock.
• Accident reporting procedure.
• Complete housekeeping in the work area.
• Comply with OSHA safety requirements.
• Know location of MSDS, first aid supplies, fire extinguishers, exits.

Skills

Forklift qualified

Data collection system

Mechanical background

Metric & English measurement

Calipers & micrometers

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Machine Operator-Orienter 1

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Our Manufacturing Machine Operator supports Mativ's Filtration Advanced Materials Business. This individual will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation on machine lines including set up, start up and effective use of line equipment, including auxiliary equipment, tooling changes, monitoring and testing, and production reporting.

The shift hours are 7:45pm until 8:00am (night shift), but will train during day hours for first few weeks. Mandatory overtime may be required at times.

Hourly Pay: $20.70

Responsibilities

• Read and understand schedule, BOM, SOC
• Select proper tooling, install tooling, insure correct resin
• Position all controls to SOC, activate extruder and miscellaneous drives
• Test initial product, make necessary adjustments, verify product is in spec
• Package product in accordance with packaging instructions
• Troubleshoot the process, perform QC test per SOC & validate process is in control
• Store finished product per instructions
• Correctly enter data in data collection
• Identify tooling damage and wear
• Clean and return to stock all used tooling
• Accident reporting procedure
• Complete necessary housekeeping duties in work area at all times
• Comply with all OSHA/Company safety requirements
• Knowledgeable of location of MSDS, first aid supplies, fire extinguishers, exits

Qualifications

• Forklift qualified
• Understand the data collection system
• Mechanical background
• Understand both metric and English measuring systems and can convert between the two
• Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, rulers
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mathematical skills

Position Demands

• Air temperatures can range from cold to hot
• Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes, and odors
• Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
• Safety glasses
• Protective gloves for certain tasks
• Hearing protection when required
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks
• Employees must adhere to site entanglement policy related to dress, hair and clothing

Physical Demands

• Be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
• Be able to work 12‑hour shifts
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate PIVs (if applicable)