Set Up Operator

Plicards; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PLI is seeking a Set-Up Operator to prepare printing, finishing, and card manufacturing production machines for production, troubleshoot issues, and perform daily maintenance.

The role emphasizes safe setup, quality checks, and collaboration with general machine operators; shifts include 1st and 2nd with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in a progressive, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Advanced math and reading skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability and competency.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with root-cause analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Set up printing, finishing, and card manufacturing production machines safely and with high quality.
• Operate all machines in Manufacturing.
• Train general machine operators on safe and proper machine setup and operation.
• Troubleshoot and correct minor machine defaults.
• Run and review first article.
• Audit quality for operations on each side of running machine.
• Audit to ensure that work instructions are being followed.

Skills

Multitasking

Mechanical ability

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Reading skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Set-Up Operator are to set up a variety of printing, finishing, and card manufacturing production machines to ensure proper operation by general machine operators, troubleshoot machine issues, and make minor adjustments. Responsibilities are primarily machine setup, troubleshooting, and daily maintenance. In addition to periodic machine operation, this position will clean and prepare the work area and machine for the next workday or shift at the end of the shift.

Additional Information:

PLI is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PLI does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws

Essential Job Functions:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Ability to set up all printing, finishing, and card manufacturing production machines safely, and with high quality
• Operate all machines in Manufacturing.
• Train general machine operators on safe and proper machine setup and operation.
• Troubleshoot and correct minor machine defaults.
• Run and review first article.
• Audit quality for operations on each side of running machine.
• Audit to ensure that work instructions are being followed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a progressive, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Advanced math and reading skills
• Demonstrated mechanical ability and competency
• Ability to multitask
• Developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills combined with the ability to determine root cause, containment, and corrective actions

Schedule:

1st Shift: 4:00am -2:30pm Monday through Thursday with OT as needed on Fri. or Sat.

2nd Shift: 2:30pm -1:00am Monday through Thursday with OT as needed on Fri. or Sat.

Weekend Shift: 4:00am - 4:30pm Friday to Sunday.