Job Details
Work directly for a Middlesex County, NJ area company that develops solutions for the beauty industry.
Machine Operator/Maintenance Adjuster:
Purpose:
To lead and direct the operation of all filling and attaching equipment, including management of the crew, product quality, production efficiency, waste reduction, maintenance, housekeeping, and safety.
Typical Duties - for example only - duties may change over time dependent on specific projects and/or customer requirements.
1. Responsible for the overall safety, operation, quality, and performance of all filling and attaching equipment including but not limited to Heidelberg attaching lines and Straight Cutters.
2. Work with supervisors and other departments to become proficient operating any current equipment as well as any future equipment upgrades.
3. Complete all required documentation to ensure correct carriers as well as ensuring packers utilize correct boxes, pads, boxes per layer/skid, skids and understand all packing instructions.
4. Responsible for accuracy of product produced, packaged, and shipped to customer including ensuring Packers are trained and performing, as required. Includes box labeling accuracy and material usage and returns.
5. Complete folder set-ups, carrier feed accuracy, labeler set-ups, fold set-ups, scale set-ups, and hourly scale checks including complete line clearance per the SOP.
6. Communicate production, safety, maintenance, and other related issues to the Supervisors and supporting departments.
7. Provide daily production information and maintain accurate production reporting. Supply samples throughout job run, as required.
Job Requirements
Skills:
* Ability to Learn: Assimilating and applying, in a timely manner, new job-related information that may vary in complexity.
* Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
* Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; maintaining watchfulness over a period of time.
* Individual Leadership (Influence): Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (subordinates, peers, and superiors) toward goal achievement; modifying behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved.
* Initiative: Asserting one"s influence over events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
* Safety Awareness: Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
* Teamwork/Cooperation: Active participation in, and facilitation of, team effectiveness; taking actions that demonstrate consideration for the feelings and needs of others; being aware of the effect of one"s behavior on others.
* Work Standards: Setting high goals or standards of performance for self, subordinates, others, and the organization; being dissatisfied with average performance; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed by others.
Abilities:
Technical:
* Must have the mechanical skills required to learn and operate all aspects of bindery equipment.
Mental:
* Must be able to read and understand written instructions.
* Must have mechanical aptitude.
* Must be reliable and dependable.
Physical:
* May have to lift, bend, and be exposed to continuous periods of standing.
* Lifting of materials or components frequently up to 35 lbs unassisted
* May be exposed to noisy environment (hearing protection may be required).
Knowledge:
1. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum six (6) months on-the-job training in machine operations.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for housekeeping of the bindery area.
2. Reduce and report waste when conducting machine maintenance.
3. Other duties as assigned.