Saturation Machine Operator Trainee

IPG; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The IPG team in Blythewood is hiring a Mixing Oper-Level 1/A/Trainee (Saturation Machine Operator) to join the Saturation department. You'll operate the saturation machine, follow safety rules, and help ensure quality and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include equipment setup and changeovers, data collection, in-process quality testing, routine maintenance, and strict adherence to safety and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with basic math, written and oral communication skills.
• Manufacturing experience in coating, web handling or extrusion preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work with others as a team member.
• Ability to understand and work with metric measures and volumes.
• Ability to lift 50lbs., climb stairs, walk, and stand a significant part of the shift.
• Ability to work in high humidity and high temperature environments.
• Must be able to work any shift required, including overtime.
• Must complete all required annual training to meet safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Participate on problem solving teams as required.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Blythewood Plant Safety Program. Successfully complete Company provided safety training.
• Knowledge and practice of all safety procedures in the area.
• Operation of required material handling devices and proper handling of materials.
• Operate machinery while monitoring material, equipment, and methods to ensure quality product is manufactured.
• Collect data and compete record keeping requirements.
• Perform in-process quality testing.
• Knowledge of production specifications and quality requirements.
• Change-over, start-up, monitor, and adjust operating condition to maintain quality, production, and safety standards on the production equipment.
• Produce product at an acceptable rate and required quality.
• Use measuring and weighing tools and devices accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance, including but not limited to cleaning equipment, lubricating equipment, making adjustments, and fixing minor mechanical problems.
• Complete the required training and perform the duties of Hazardous Waste Handler to include transfer of hazardous waste containers to accumulation area and ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled and sealed.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor

Skills

Basic math

Team player

Metric measurements

Safety training

Overtime flexibility

Humid environment

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The IPG team in Blythewood is hiring a Mixing Oper-Level 1/A/Trainee (Saturation Machine Operator) to join the Saturation department. You'll operate the saturation machine, follow safety rules, and help ensure quality and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include equipment setup and changeovers, data collection, in-process quality testing, routine maintenance, and strict adherence to safety and OSHA regulations.