Machine Operator 1st Shift

Are you a skilled Machine Operator ready to join a stable, growing company?

Want the peace of mind that comes with a consistent schedule - no rotating shifts, no weekends?

Ready to work in a climate-controlled facility where your comfort matters?

We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details of our Machine Operator position in Hatfield!

Pay: Starting at $22.00 or more- based on experience. Plus, shift premiums of $2.00 for 2nd shift & $2.50 for 3rd shift. 

Hours: All three shifts available- 1st Shift, 7am-3:30pm / 2nd Shift, 3pm-11:30pm / 3rd Shift, 11pm-7:30am

Days: Monday to Friday

What is the job: Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the Machine Operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery within the following departments: Coating/ORC.  The Machine Operator ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures.

At Avient, we're a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people's lives. From the world's strongest fiber used in personal protective equipment to recycling innovations and eco-friendly transportation solutions, our work spans a vast array of applications that help build a better future, all while giving back to the communities where we live and work.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation pro-rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days
• 401K with company match – 100% vested
• High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!
   

What we expect from you:

• Dependable & reliable
• Openness to work overtime as needed

• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members

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• Responsible for loading/unloading reels for Coating 
• Responsible for doffing all take-ups
• Responsible for splicing yarns
• Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks
• Inspect, prep and load material on payoff systems
• Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
• Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary
• Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA

Additional job duties:

• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation
• Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues 
• Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards 
• Operates machinery according to operating procedures
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions
• Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition
• Performs all required machine cleaning
• Completes and maintains all required computer inputs 
• Responsible for data integrity
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company
• Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations

• High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience
• Work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.
   

Physical Demands

• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening
• Must be able to walk and use hands. 
• Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs
• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.
• Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.
• Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection
• May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes

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