Manufacturing Equipment Operator

Polytek Development Corp.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Kalamazoo is searching for an organized and motivated individual to join their team as a Production Assembler. The role involves various responsibilities including operating equipment, ensuring safety, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Understanding, speaking, writing, and reading English required.
• One year manufacturing experience preferred; training provided.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned bottling equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Follow assembly instructions and maintain safe working conditions.
• Assist with labeling, packaging, and shipping goods.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Basic Computer

Job description

Polytek Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

• Proficient understanding of preparing work to be accomplished by following assembly instructions, parts lists; gathering parts, tools, and materials.
• Verifies labels and packaging requirements.
• Resolves any issues with assembly or packaging instructions working with team members and supervisor.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Crosstrained on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Performs operation of assigned bottling equipment.
• Basic set-up and start-up of line equipment.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned bottling equipment.
• Compiles and updates process data, specifications, and repair and test procedures.
• Uses real-time database to monitor/input data and track performance of equipment and production activities to requirements of assigned equipment.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assists with labeling, packaging, and boxing goods preparing them for shipping.
• Understands hazards of products through company-provided training and reading Safety Data Sheets and labels.
• Wears proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and follows all provided safety rules.
• Reports safety concerns immediately to your supervisor.
• Follows all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear, and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the entirety of shift.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write, and read English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year manufacturing experience preferred; on-the-job training to be provided.
• Reasonable analytical skills.
• Proficient with simple math, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience on the line that they will be operating.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage time and follow directions.
• Willingness and ability to train an Assembler II.
• Basic computer experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.