Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Why Parker?

• A 30-year strong­, manufacturing company
• Focused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement as a company
• Striving to provide opportunity, stability, & work-life balance for our employees

Benefits

• 8-hour shifts
• Temperature controlled production floor
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual profit sharing
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays immediately after hire date
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Position Summary (A Day in the Life)

Under supervision and direction of the Mechanics and Supervisors this person will perform the basic duties of the Machine Operator / Mechanic Class Trainee with a goal of reaching Machine Operator / Mechanic Class A performance level within 90 days.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform all job duties in a safe manner (this includes wearing eye and hearing protection in designated areas).
• Perform housekeeping duties such as keeping floor clear of debris (scraps, blobs, and excess flash), cleaning machines in accordance with Third Party regulations.
• Learn how to start and stop equipment in a proper and safe manner.
• Learn the Q.C procedures outlined for this position.
• Learn how to properly clear equipment of bottles/boxes that have become jammed within the equipment.
• Assist in making minor mechanical adjustments to all equipment.
• Help clean head tooling knife blades (if applicable) and molds with the proper equipment and materials.
• Help perform quality checks and record pertinent information on bottles and finished goods.
• Help maintain proper paperwork, logs and records (work orders, machine problems, settings, and changes) as required.
• Help ensure that proper levels of materials are being introduced to the equipment.
• Help troubleshoot equipment problems (electrical, mechanical, hydraulics).
• Help grind all out of spec containers.
• Help ensure that regrind is properly packaged, identified, and stored.
• May be asked to assist in the set-ups/changeovers as required on equipment.
• Assist co-workers where needed.

Experience/Education

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift 30 – 35 pounds above the head frequently, 35 – 45 pounds occasionally.
• High school graduate or equivalent GED, and a demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions in English. 
• Proven mechanical aptitude with an eagerness to learn the industry.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Growth Opportunities from here

From this position, many people will move into roles such as, Mechanic, Process/Setup Tech. or Supervisor!

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