Night Machine Operator

Abacus Corporation; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Job summary

Abacus Corporation, a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, is seeking a Machine Operator with experience in CNC/Extrusion to join our team. The role offers 1st and 2nd shifts, with overtime and competitive pay.

You will observe production equipment, mix and blend materials, monitor quality, record data, and ensure safety and compliance. Strong attention to detail, English communication, and 2–3 years of machinery experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience operating machinery related to raw material mixing and blending.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must follow health and safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate production records and report production numbers.

Responsibilities

• Observe & Monitor production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Mix or Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
• Start, Stop mixing or blending machines when specified.
• Record operational and/or production data on specified company forms.
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
• Control operations of conveyor systems for processing defective products.
• Adjust machines and troubleshoot to regulate production flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stable work history

Spatial awareness

Teamwork

English proficiency

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Health and safety

Basic math

Job description

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

Join the Abacus family!~

Looking for Machine Operator with experience in CNC/Extrusion Machine

Schedule:

1st Shift - M-F 7:00am-5:30pm with OT

Pay: 18

2nd shift - M-F 7:00PM-5:30am with OT

Pay: 19.

Objective of this role:

• To adjust the blending system when needed to ensure material is in spec for use in extrusion.
• Safety is always the NUMBER 1 priority.

Responsibilities:

• Observe & Monitor production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Mix or Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
• Start, Stop mixing or blending machines when specified.
• Examine raw materials, ingredients, or products visually to ensure established standards.
• Load, Dump, or Pour specified amounts of materials, ingredients, or products into machinery and/or equipment.
• Record operational and/or production data on specified company forms.
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
• Control operations of conveyor systems for processing defective products.
• Observe, Maintain, and Monitor operational system software to established standards.
• Controlling machines & processes, ensuring mixing and blending are to established standards.
• Handling and moving objects, materials, and products.
• Monitoring Processes, material levels, and surrounding departmental equipment and machinery.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Leads, and co-workers.
• Inspection of equipment, processes, material, and structures.
• Maintain production, and processing equipment
• Adjusting & Troubleshooting equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials, blends, and mixes.
• Cleaning work areas, machine filters, and operations offices
• Clearing equipment jams, resetting equipment faults, and system errors.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and dependable.
• Ability to identify all raw material used in the blending process.
• Fill material hoppers with correct material and ensure proper hopper levels.
• Understand all different process flows throughout the blending plant.
• Monitor the performance of the machines including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts as needed.
• Adjust machines such as screw feeders, mixers, and transfer systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with machine. Good communication with extrusion, maintenance, warehouse team (forklift operators or Lead), and QC team/ lab is a MUST!
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate records of production, including tracking and reporting production numbers and quality control issues that arise.
• Inventory of batch operating area and material occasionally

Physical Requirements:

• 50lbs lifted occasionally
• Wearing proper PPE for area such as dust mask, gloves, safety glasses
• Ability to bend, squat, lift, maneuver, and climb ladders
• Ability to work in elevated workspaces

Skills & Qualifications:

• Stable work history
• Great spatial awareness
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently
• Must have 2-3 years’ experience operating machinery related to raw material mixing and blending
• Ability to operate and trouble shoot
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Basic math and reading skills

Comprehensive benefits

• Health Benefits
  

Abacus Staffing

For more information, please contact us at 570-852-5200 or text us at 570-384-2501

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