Production Operator

ZipRecruiter; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Production Operator to join their team in Eau Claire. This role offers a competitive pay and a favorable work-life balance with only three or four 12-hour shifts each week. Responsibilities include operating machinery, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and at least one year of manufacturing experience.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holiday and vacation days

401(k) retirement savings

Employee prize giveaways

Built-in overtime & paid breaks for hourly employees

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year manufacturing related experience.
• Must have the ability to lift 40 lbs frequently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to produce product to specification.
• Perform quality checks and maintain a clean work area.
• Troubleshoot and solve machine operation problems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Ability to work in teams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Starting Pay

From $23 per hour (base pay + rotating shift premium)

Are you looking to establish your career with a secure company that is committed to supporting you in all that you love to do -- not only at work but at home, too? Join our team as a production operator! Enjoy great work/life balance by only working half of the days of the year (without getting paid any less)!

Schedule: Production Operators work three or four 12 hour shifts each week, rotating from days (7am-7pm) to nights (7pm-7am) every 8 weeks.

As a Production Operator, you will:

• Demonstrate Drylock Core Values: Safety, Respect, Ownership
• Perform typical machine operations to produce product:
  • to specification
  • using defined good run settings
  • meeting output, yield and OEE goals
• Prep, load and set parameters for raw materials
• Must be able to operate the following manufacturing processes: cutting (dies, knives), gluing, conveyor, vision, and packaging (case erectors, box sealers)
• Splice material
• Read, monitor, interact with and respond to machines using PLC/HMIs
• Remove, install, and validate parts when doing equipment set up and changeovers
• Use hand tools
• Read and use a metric and standard tape measure
• Follow all procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Perform quality checks
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on machines
• Detect deviations from normal machine behavior
• Troubleshoot to root cause when solving machine operations problems
• Detect and report product defects and questionable conditions

Production Operator Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1-year manufacturing related experience
• Minimum 2-years consecutive employment with 1 employer
• Ability to frequently lift 40 lbs (and up to 75 lbs occasionally)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills essential
• Previous machine operation (onsite training available)

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a good command of the English , both written and spoken
• Must be able to read and interpret work documents
• Must have the ability to work in teams
• Must have the ability to perform basic math
• Must have the ability to adapt to frequent changes
• Must be able to read and interpret production related documents
• Must be able to learn ERP system

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Training Requirements:

• General Safety
• Quality Systems
• New Hire
• Position-specific Basic training

Physical Requirements:

• See separate document

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:

• Hearing protection must be worn at all times.
• Safety goggles must be worn when working with the air compressor.
• Cut resistant gloves must be worn when working with knives.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an industrial environment.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Benefits at Drylock Technologies Ltd. - Partnered with OakLeaf Direct!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site health and wellness center
• Paid holiday and vacation days
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and insurance
• Built-in overtime & paid breaks for hourly employees
• Product discounts
• Employee prize giveaways
• Contests
• … and more!