Machine Operator - Perfect Binder- 1st Shift - 6pm - 2pm

Seaway Printing Company Inc.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for 2nd/3rd shift:

Wellness program

401(k) match after 6 months

Monthly lunches

Climate-controlled workspace

Competitive pay

Job summary

Seaway Printing Company Inc. in De Pere, Wisconsin seeks a focused machine operator responsible for set up, troubleshooting, and running assigned equipment on 2pm-10pm shift with emphasis on productivity, quality, safety and housekeeping.

This role offers on-the-job training and a benefits package after eligibility, plus shift differentials, a climate-controlled workspace, and opportunities to grow with one of the Midwest's fastest-growing printers.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or bindery preferred.
• 3+ months related experience and/or training.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prepare, and operate equipment.
• Perform quality checks and stack finished product.
• Record production data with accuracy.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and maintain housekeeping.
• Identify operational improvements when needed.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Precise interpretation

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

About Seaway Printing:

Seaway Printing is a world-class producer of specialty printed and bound products. Based in De Pere, Wisconsin. We specialize in producing publications, magazines, books, booklets, journals, and manuals for publishers, associations, and national distribution partners. We offer a competitive benefits package with eligibility after 60 days for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 6 months for a company matched 401(k) plan. Seaway Printing is an equal employment opportunity employer. Seaway offers top dollar shift differentials for both 2nd and 3rd shift at $3.00 per hour, company sponsored wellness program, a competitive paid time off policy, monthly lunches, and more.

Come and join Seaway Printing that will offer on-the-job training and become a part of one of the fastest growing printing companies in the Midwest. Seaway has one of the most technologically advanced printing and finishing operations in the industry. We offer competitive pay, climate-controlled, modern new workspace, 8-hour shifts and many more great benefits and perks.

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to perform machine set up, troubleshoot machine issues, and run an assigned machine. While operating equipment the operator will put an emphasis on productivity, quality, safety, and good housekeeping.

Work hours: 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, including every other Saturday, 2 pm to 10 pm (8 hours)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up, make ready, and operate equipment
• Perform quality checks and stack finished product
• Record production data with accuracy
• Keen attention to detail
• Troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical maintenance
• Identify operational improvements as needed
• Runs equipment at optimal level at all times to meet daily production goals (OEE and OTD)
• Maintains work area and tools
• Adheres to work quality standards, standard of work, and safety standards
• Consistently and effectively conducts business by living Seaway’s core values:

Integrity - We do what's right

Courage - We welcome change

Excellence - We are customer-focused

Team - We trust each other

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)s:

• Safety - Zero RLTAs (Recordable Lost Time Accident)
• Quality - Cost of Quality
• Productivity for your cell - OEE for planned vs actual productivity
• Skill Advancement - Team member skill advancement (Measured in a decrease in operator-related downtime)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Manufacturing environment experience preferred or prior bindery experience preferred, but not required
• 3+ months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Ability to do basic troubleshooting when a piece of equipment or machinery is not functioning
• Interpret and follow directions with precision
• Basic computer skills for job detail input and machine operation
• Excellent collaborative skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perfect the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Constantly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, feel or touch
• Occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; use foot/feet to operate equipment
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Constantly lift to 10 pounds
• Constantly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally move pallets of material with pallet mover

(Constantly = 76%-100% of the time; Frequently = 26%-75% of the time; Occasionally = 1%-25% of the time)

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.