Machine Technician

Grass America Inc.; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grass America Inc. in Kernersville, NC seeks a manufacturing operator to support our assembly line. A high school diploma is required and you will read blueprints, perform changeovers, and maintain equipment while ensuring quality.

You will train others, monitor production, follow safety guidelines, and complete daily production and quality sheets to meet specifications. Candidates should be able to perform preventive maintenance, handle alarms, and communicate effectively with supervisors to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and understand English preferred but not required.
• Must read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to perform basic math with measurements.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve quality and monitors own work.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.
• Must be able to perform changeovers on machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment regularly.
• Train other operators on machine operation.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Effective communication in a business setting.
• Adherence to safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Being present at work to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure quality assurance; stop machine and notify supervisor for quality concerns.
• Inspect product for imperfections and dimensions.
• Operate production line machinery to meet expectations.
• Ensure material and labels match the work order.
• Complete daily production and quality sheets.
• Perform manufacturing software tasks with accuracy.
• Identify machinery problems and notify maintenance personnel.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production line machinery.
• Perform or assist with equipment changeovers for product changes.
• Maintain product knowledge and packaging types.
• Operate within safety guidelines.
• Clean and maintain work area.
• Willingness to cross-train on various machines and areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English reading/writing

Arithmetic with measurements

Accuracy and thoroughness

Quality improvement

Monitors own work

Computers familiarity

Inspect product quality

Read blueprints

Machinery changeovers

Preventive maintenance

Train operators

Troubleshoot equipment

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Being able to read, write, and understand English preferred but not required.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.


• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.


• Monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Working knowledge of computers.


• Ability to inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.


• Meets productivity standards.


• Uses equipment and materials properly.


• Mechanical aptitude.


• Observes safety and security procedures.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.


• Must be able to perform changeovers on machinery.


• Perform Preventive Maintenance on Equipment and Machinery on a regular basis.


• Be able to train other operators on the operation of manufacturing assembly machines.


• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair issues that arise on manufacturing equipment.


• Ability to effectively communicate in a business setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Being present at work is required to operate the manufacturing equipment.


• Responsible for quality assurance. Consult with proper personnel and make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications. (For quality concerns, stop machine, call Team Lead or Supervisor).


• Inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.


• Operate production line machinery striving to meet expectations.


• Ensure material and labels match the work order for production.


• Complete daily production and quality sheets.


• Performs manufacturing software tasks with accuracy.


• Identify production line machinery problems and notify maintenance personnel.


• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery.


• Perform or assist with equipment changeovers for product changes.


• Maintain product knowledge and packaging types.


• Operate within safety guidelines.


• Clean and maintain work area.


• Willingness to Cross-train on various machines and other work areas.


• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit frequently.


• Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel.


• The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.


• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a platform.


• The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.


• Exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).


• Occasionally exposed to work in elevated areas.


• Machinery operations require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and safety shoes.


• Exposed to loud (metal manufacturing) noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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