Machine Operators

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their production team. This entry-level role involves operating state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in maximizing production efficiency while adhering to strict quality control measures. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment, demonstrate a commitment to safety, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and offers opportunities for growth and development in a professional setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Company Holidays

Exclusive free medical services

401(K) Plan with 5% Company match

Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6%

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and ensure product quality through inspections.
• Participate in safety programs and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP Integrated Business software

Maximo work order software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent

Experience level: Entry Level (0-2 years)

Remote work: Not possible

Job field: Production & Manufacturing

Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

The Machine Operator is the 1st level Operator responsible for ensuring product quality by successfully managing the entire machine operating process. As a Machine Operator, you will start up machines, change the tooling of the machines to run different products, complete basic troubleshooting when issues arise, be alert to product quality, follow all control plans accordingly, and train others. Additionally, you will actively participate in a team environment to maximize production efficiencies in producing a zero defect high quality product. Machine Operators are hands-on employees who work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean and professional work environment. This position requires a strong commitment to safety.

The Machine Operator serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by scorecard targeted metrics. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE, and encouraging others to do the same.
• Has the authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety, or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
• Drives towards meeting balance scorecard metric targets including: safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Responsible for completing control plan inspections (CPIR).
• Loads, unloads, sorts, and inspects proper component parts and assemblies according to Control Plans and ensures accurate assembly.
• Responsible for monitoring part quality data and entering corrections/offsets as required.
• Participates in handling non-conforming products and quality sorts.
• Engages in and supports Operational Excellence programs by submitting continuous improvement ideas.
• Maintains established 6S standards for the work area.
• Efficiently runs and operates all required equipment.
• Can perform required responsibilities of this job role and the job role of Associate Machine Operator.
• Completes line start-ups and changeover activities.
• Completes SAP transactions.
• Identifies and recovers machine faults.
• Actively pursues other duties during downtime.
• Completes all required departmental documentation by the end of the shift.
• Monitors cycle time.
• Performs inventory checks.
• Performs trend monitoring/monitor scrap.
• Makes corrections and offsets.
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance including, but not limited to, fluid monitoring and greasing machinery.
• Performs tape change.
• Engages in and promotes a learning culture at thyssenkrupp by sharing knowledge and training other employees.
• Cross-trains into different areas as needed to help maintain production demands.
• May be required to certify those employees seeking qualification on the job role of Associate Machine Operator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your profile

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year or more prior manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals, negative and positive numbers. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Use of Metric System. Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished both written/oral.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to team members and other employees of the organization.
• Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Integrated Business software and Maximo work order software. Use computer with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suites software.
• Travel: Not required

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!
• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary!

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!