Production Line Machine Operator

PRETIUM; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Production Technician Operator to start up, adjust and operate packaging machines on the line, ensuring proper operation with minimal downtime. Requires a high school education or equivalent plus mechanical training and packaging equipment experience.

The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, documentation, and teamwork. You will train others, provide coverage during breaks, and contribute to continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or equivalent plus mechanical training/aptitude and technical training on packaging, plastics and printing equipment.
• Requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years experience operating machines used in the packaging/plastics industry to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Start up production machines; periodically check to ensure machine set points are accurate.
• Ensure proper operation of machines; clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and monitor while purging.
• Ensure proper sleeves, boxes, labels and materials are used for the line running (verify by part numbers).
• Conduct quality inspections while line is running, check samples for compliance to specifications.
• Respond to problems on the line making proper adjustments to machines.
• Notify supervisor when repairs and maintenance are required.
• Re-start machines after maintenance is completed.
• Prepare paperwork/documentation on problems, cause and solutions.
• Record production and/or quality data (manual/data collector). Close out production run.
• Keep area clean and free of debris, enforce all safety and housekeeping policies and practices
• Assist with training other Technician Operators on various aspects of the job
• Provide relief for breaks and lunches
• Perform other related duties and special projects.
• Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety
• May make boxes, pack and/or test various products.
• May attach labels to products.

Skills

Reading & writing (basic)

Arithmetic basics

Reasoning & problem solving

CNC machine operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical training / aptitude

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Labeling equipment

Pad printer

Silk-screen

Job description

Ultipro is seeking a Production Technician Operator to start up, adjust and operate packaging machines on the line, ensuring proper operation with minimal downtime. Requires a high school education or equivalent plus mechanical training and packaging equipment experience.

The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, documentation, and teamwork. You will train others, provide coverage during breaks, and contribute to continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment.