Machine Set Up Operators wanted!

Western States; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

9 paid holidays

80 hours of PTO

Shift premiums on evenings/nights

Job summary

Western States is seeking an Order Setup Operator (Adjuster) for our Butler, WI facility. You will join a folding department, perform machine setup, maintenance, and changeovers, and help ensure quality during production while advancing through training on first shift.

You will begin at $24.00 per hour with guaranteed merit reviews every 90 days, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Training lasts up to a year, with second and third shifts available and shift premiums of $0.75–$1.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5 years machine setup/repair experience preferred.
• Experience as Set-Up Operator, Envelope Adjuster or Auto Mechanic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily machine maintenance, changeovers and set-ups.
• Inspect products and make mechanical adjustments to reduce quality variations.
• Troubleshoot minor operating issues using hand tools and perform minor repairs.
• Operate all machines in the Folding Department and verify production orders.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Quality inspection

Tools

Machine setup

Mechanical repair

Job description

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS: \--\> SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $5,000.00 for joining our Adjuster team! Are you a hands-on problem solver? Do you have the mechanical ability but no chance for advancement, and no one will invest the time to train you? If you love tinkering with machinery and turning ideas into reality, this is your chance to shine in our climate-controlled facility. Are you looking for a Career and not just a job? APPLY with Western States, we will invest the time to train candidates for this role and start you off at $24.00/hr. with GUARANTEEDMERIT REVIEWS EVERY 90 DAYS after that. We seek a skilled and detail-oriented Order Setup Operator (Adjuster) to join our production team at our Butler, WI facility, minutes from Milwaukee!

Training

Training: ALL training is completed on the 1st shift. Training will take at least 6 months to learn our machines and our industry, but most often up to 1 year on FIRST SHIFT before transitioning to your home shift on 2nd or 3rd.

Shift Availability

• 2nd shift 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm Mon-Fri+$0.75/hr shift premium
• 3rd shift 10:30 pm - 6:30 am Sun-Thur+$1.00/hr shift premium

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
• Work-life balance:9 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, Sick Days starting your first year to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.
• Flexibility: We have multiple shifts available to meet your scheduling needs.
• Growth potential:Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.
• Stability:Family-owned company since 1908!

What Does My Workday Look Like in This Role?

As a key member of our Folding Department, you'll ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our machinery. Your responsibilities will include: Performing daily machine maintenance, changeovers, and set-ups. Inspecting products and making necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and address mechanical malfunctions. Troubleshooting minor operating difficulties using hand tools. Executing minor machine repairs. Operating all machines within the Folding Department. Examining work orders to determine production specifications. Inspecting product quality following established guidelines. Verifying order accuracy throughout production, including labeling, printing, and packaging. Performing machine wash-up and other general cleaning duties to maintain a tidy workspace. Accurately completing paperwork for labor, time, and quality tracking. Maintaining precise counts of envelopes for boxing, cartonizing, and palletizing. Neatly and uniformly packing envelopes into containers, keeping pace with machine speeds. Placing die-cut paper stacks into machine feeds and splicing paper rolls into web machine feeds.

Other Experience and Qualifications

Responsibility Within The Envelope Industry Preferred But Not Required.5 years machine set-up and/or repair experience preferred. Demonstrated expertise as a Set-Up Operator, Envelope Adjuster or Auto Mechanicexperience. Industry experience on RA and/or WD machines in a position of similar skill set and level of Responsibility Within The Envelope Industry Preferred But Not Required.5 years machine set-up and/or repair experience preferred. Proven ability to set up orders on production manufacturing equipment Capacity to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Capable to speak effectively with employees of the organization. Aptitude to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Proficiencyin reading and interpreting ruler measurements. Ability to walk and stand frequently during an eight-hour shift. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. Willing to train for an extended period of time on First Shift before moving to home shift of 2nd or 3rd shift.

Physical & Environmental Functions

Stamina & Mobility: Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (812 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop. Weight Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder. Manual Dexterity: Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components. Range of Motion: Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height. Sensory/Vision: Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation. Work Environment: Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.