Machine Operator I
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Job Summary
Set-up and operate high-speed process equipment. Operate multiple machines and ensure the equipment is working efficiently and producing quality products.
Day-to-Day Role:
- Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety quality production efficiency and service requirements
- Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations meet the company quality standards
- Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Set up start adjust test calibrate operate diagnose troubleshoot and properly shut down process equipment in accordance with published production schedules and product specifications
- Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to control one or more machine functions
- Operate and monitor process machinery from raw materials through downstream finished goods ensuring quality and consistency
- Adjust equipment as needed to maximize up time rates and yields
- Monitor equipment for mechanical problems by listening for unusual noises and visually checking gears hoses gauges materials etc.
- Troubleshoot and fix equipment and/or material problems
- Diagnose and change out defective parts
- Use advanced measuring equipment such as micrometers scales scanners
- Implement programs to standardize and minimize production changeovers and machine downtime
- Perform general preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e. fill lube lines lube chain rails grease guns etc.)
- Maintain production logs and reports as required
- Promptly notify the Maintenance Department of any maintenance required
- Notify supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions
- Perfom back-up Inspector Packer responsibilities during break and lunch periods
- Train other Machine Operators as required
- Perform production process in SAP as required
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
- One (1) year experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment or equivalent technical school or apprentice experience
- Previous plant production software experience required; SAP experience preferred
- Math skills to include simple addition subtraction multiplication and division
- Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot problems including knowledge of machines and tools their designs uses repair and maintenance
- Ability to observe follow understand and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
- Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous powered industrial truck experience
- Paper conversting chemical/plastics processing and/or packaging industrial experience
Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason MI with 30 locations in three countries were proud of our ability to innovate manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.
Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.
Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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