Press Operator Class AA

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Chicago seeks a production operator to run presses and related equipment, producing parts to exact tolerances while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Reading customer specs, preparing materials, and coordinating with maintenance and other operators are essential. The role offers an hourly wage with benefits and opportunities for growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Safety rules and PPE compliance.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Hazardous material handling training or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate machines to produce parts meeting required tolerances.
• Read and comprehend customer specification sheets and stage supplies accordingly.
• Follow safety rules, proper PPE, and dispose of hazardous materials per policy.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Hazardous Material Handling

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

Essential Functions.

Job Description

• Safety
• Follow all Plant Safety Rules and Regulations
• Utilize proper PPE at all times
• Handle and dispose of hazardous material safely and per policy as outlined by all relevant regulations
• Quality
• Responsible to produce continuous quality parts and ensure all quality procedures are followed
• Compliance to ISO 9001
• Complete Manufacturing/Quality documents
• Communicate with internally concerning deviations or general request
• Assist in 6s and lean manufacturing practices
• Environmental
• Verify compliance to local, state, and federal regulations
• Complete reports as necessary internally/externally
• Primary Production Responsibilities
• Independently operate machines, equipment, and produce production parts to required tolerances
• Read and comprehend customer specification sheets; anticipate the next order and stage supplies/products as needed
• Utilize Company systems for reporting production, scrap, inventory, etc.
• Press drum head and bottoms to scheduled requirements and to meet customer specifications
• Check press set up after changeover to gauges
• Check pre-curl roll, adjust, and replace as needed
• Changeover head press as required
• Move parts to and from press as required
• Check off completed orders on daily schedule sheet
• Stack/prepare parts as needed
• Select, pick-up, and move boxes of flanges to work station
• Assist and operate presses in press poll as needed
• Follow direction and product required quantities
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues with other operators, maintenance, and management

Other Duties

• Maintain working area in a clean, orderly and safe condition
• Carry out minor maintenance overhauls and parts changes; including designated preventative maintenance
• Track issues with downtime and/or equipment
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Perform all other duties as required or requested

Education/Experience and/or Training

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience in industrial manufacturing
• Hazardous Material Handling

Licenses or Certifications

• Forklift License

Problem-solving Skills

• Offer highest level of innovation and problem solving skills to influence overall efficiency, improvements in productivity, outcomes, etc.

Verbal Communication Skills

• Use verbal skills to transfer information to operators, maintenance, and management

Written Communication Skills

• Complete reports such as production, quality, and inventory legibly

Math Skills

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios

Computer Skills

• Internal manufacturing systems

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed throughout the shift
• Ability to stand, kneel/stoop, and walk for the duration of the shift
• Requires good hand/eye/foot coordination
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud environments, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions
• Vision: 20/20 corrected; and normal hearing range
• Able to work in a non-climate controlled environment - cold in winter months and hot in the summer months

Personal Protective Equipment

• Boots: steel or composite toed
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves: latex, work gloves, etc.
• Hearing Protection
• Sleeves: cut resistant
• Properly fitted clothing
• Hard Hat (in designated areas)

The hourly pay rate is $23.70

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better- and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional- or just beginning your career-there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.