Machine Spcst (Osceola)

American Greetings; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Machine Specialist for 2nd and 3rd shifts to adjust and monitor machines efficiently, ensuring high-speed, high-quality greeting cards. You will interpret overlays, measure to 1/64 inch, and troubleshoot as needed to maintain safe operations.

The role requires the ability to perform 1/64 inch measurements, train new operators, and keep accurate machine logs while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Manufacturing.
• High School or equivalent.
• Must pass a mechanical, mathematical, and measurement test.

Responsibilities

• Set up a safe, efficient operation of 10+ types of machinery.
• Perform minor repairs with maintenance/technician guidance; assist in repair/overhaul.
• Perform stock work and check inbound/outbound stock; use banding tools/hand trucks/walkie stackers.
• Conduct visual quality checks and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain production orders and machine logs as required.
• Ensure good housekeeping and orderly material/equipment arrangement.
• Perform measurements to 1/64 inch and calculate accordingly.
• Train new operators as assigned.

Skills

Machine setup

Quality checks

Mathematical calculations

Safety awareness

Reading overlays

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Banding tools

Hand trucks

Power walkie stackers

Job description

Job Description

Machine Specialist (2nd and 3rd shifts)

Efficiently and safely adjusts machines to produce greeting cards at the highest speed and quality possible. Interprets the overlays from the overlays, makes required measurements (to 1/64"), and adjusts machines accordingly. Trouble shoots machine as required to ensure safe operation. Clean machines as needed to prolong machine life. Advises coordinator of quality or output problems when they can't be immediately resolved and understands SAFETY is our main goal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible to set up a safe, efficient, operation of 10 or more types of machinery.
• Makes minor repairs, as outlined by maintenance and/or mechanical technician. Will assist maintenance as required in the repair of overhaul of machines in assigned area. Responsible for keeping machines clean and in good mechanical condition.
• Performs stock work as assigned. Checks for proper identification on inbound and outbound stock in assigned area. Required to use banding tools, hand trucks, and power walkie stackers.
• Makes necessary visual quality checks as specified by procedure, and other special checks as assigned. To be alert and quality conscious at all times and strive to produce the best quality product possible.
• Maintains production orders and machine logs as operation requires.
• Responsible for good housekeeping and orderly arrangement of materials and equipment in assigned area.
• Must be able to perform average mathematical calculations and accurately determine measurements down to 1/64th of an inch.
• Trains new operators as assigned.

Physical Demands

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Strenuous lifting and moving of machinery will be periodically required.

Must be able to release jobs on the computer and use the computer to check component requirements.

Work Environment

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

May be required to work in temperature extremes and crowded, dusty conditions.

Work area needs to be clean of any debris to insure the area is a safe work space.

A fast-paced environment with an occasional heavy workload. Job may require working more than 40 hours a week at times. Frequent fixed deadlines.

Experience Required

1 year experience working in Manufacturing.

Education Required

Required Education:

High School or equivalent

Must be able to pass a mechanical, mathematical, and measurement test.

Career Site Category

Manufacturing/Distribution Jobs