Kitting Machine Operator

Position Overview:

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, maintaining and operating machinery. This role will ensure the interminable and efficient running of production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBITLIES include the following and all other duties assigned:

• Operate/monitor packaging equipment during shift to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Setup/changeover a packaging machine between shifts and production batches.
• Load raw materials into automated packaging machines, baggers, and label printers.
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
• Fix basic mechanical and quality related issues that might occur during shift.
• Monitor output by performing spot-checks throughout the shift.
• Removes empty totes, cardboard, and packaging material from the cell as needed.
• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products, and maintain activity logs
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience
• 1+ years as a Machine Operator
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team and communicate effectively.
• Forklift experience and must pass forklift training and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as training instructions, shipping tickets, procedure manuals, etc. at a fast pace.
• Ability to understand and apply instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and efficiently.
• Requires lifting ability of up to 40-50 pounds, with occasional lifting of 60 pounds.
• Requires ability to be on your feet standing or walking, on a concrete surface for full shift.
• Requires ability to withstand fluctuating temperature changes.
• Basic computer knowledge.

The Wurth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Wurth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

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EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.