SORT MACHINE SETUP

j-; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

j- is seeking a Machine Sort Setup professional in Rockford, IL to set up and operate multiple machines, ensuring on-time production with quality standards. The role involves interpreting customer specs, maintaining documentation, and actively contributing to safety and productivity improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and hands-on manufacturing experience, with strong mechanical skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with machines and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Commitment to safety and quality with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer prints and specifications.
• Set up machines according to customer requirements.
• React quickly to operators’ needs for corrective action.
• Ensure the quantity and quality of work performed by the team.
• Create, maintain, and record documentation in computer systems.
• Verify parts hourly to ensure quality standards.
• Move skids from the area once the task is complete.
• Report machine issues to the lead or supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations and other safety guidelines.
• Suggest and implement ideas to improve productivity.
• Operate machines to review parts as per the production schedule, in the absence of the operator.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machines.

Skills

Machine setup

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

English communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY:The Machine Sort Setup is responsible for setting up multiple machines to run efficiently and meet or exceed productivity goals.RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret customer prints and specifications.Set up machines according to customer requirements.React quickly to operators’ needs for corrective action.Ensure the quantity and quality of work performed by the team.Create, maintain, and record documentation in computer systems.Verify parts each hour to ensure quality standards.Move skids from the area once the task is complete.Report machine issues to the lead or supervisorMaintain compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations and other safety guidelines.Suggest and implement ideas to improve productivity.Additional ResponsibilitiesOperate machines to review parts as per the production schedule, in the absence of the operator.Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency.Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machines.Move skids from the area once the task is complete.REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:Proficiency in setting up and operating various types of machinery.Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.Good verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in English preferred.Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.Ability to manage and work on a computer.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to create and maintain cooperative, team-building relationships.Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.Active listening skills to understand instructions and ask questions.Use of logic and reasoning to identify improvement opportunities and alternatives.Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations to calculate correct weights for each load.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience using computers.Experience working in a manufacturing company preferred.Forklift license preferred.For more detailed information about our pay, benefits, and career opportunities for this role, please visit jmplating.com/benefitscareer.