Machine Specialist (Ripley)

American Greetings; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings currently seeks a Manufacturing Operator to efficiently adjust and monitor multiple greeting-card production machines. You will interpret overlays, take precise 1/64-inch measurements, perform adjustments, and help keep equipment clean to extend life.

You will alert the coordinator to quality or output issues when immediate fixes aren’t available. The role requires performing basic repairs with maintenance support, keeping logs, and training new operators as assigned in a

Qualifications

• Set up and operate multiple machine types safely and efficiently.
• Perform precision measurements to 1/64 inch and adjust equipment accordingly.
• Identify and report quality or output issues when immediate resolution isn’t possible.
• Assist maintenance with basic repairs and overhaul tasks.
• Keep machines clean and in good mechanical condition.
• Train new operators as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Adjust machines for high speed and quality output.
• Interpret overlays and take precise measurements (to 1/64”).
• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain production orders and logs as required.
• Ensure good housekeeping in assigned area.

Skills

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Maintenance assistance

Inventory/stock handling

Operator training

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Experience Required

• 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.

Education Required

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.

• 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.

Career Site Category

Manufacturing/Distribution Jobs