Set Up Operator

Core business hours: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm (work schedule flexibility and overtime when required)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)

  The Set-Up Operator is responsible for setting up automated/manual production, tape, heat tunnel, and label machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Performs preventive maintenance to ensure optimum machine performance. Reports to Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Review daily Production Schedule to ensure proper setup of all machinery. 
• Ensure all MACHINE GUARDS are in place and report any issues to Supervisor.
• Ensures Tape Machines are setup properly at the beginning of each assembly, based on carton box dimensions.
• Ensure tooling is positioned, fitted, and secured properly to accommodate material/product. Troubleshoot if necessary. 
• Ensure heating plate is properly aligned for even heat distribution.
• Test run to ensure set-up is functioning correctly and sealing properly, troubleshoot inaccuracies.   
• Utilize small power tools to create parts when necessary, using drills, cordless screwdrivers, sanders etc. 
• Responsible for ensuring optimum machine performance.
• Adjust machine speed when authorized by Supervisor.
• Documents machine down time.
• Responsible for performing routine adjustments and Preventive Maintenance ‘P.M.’ 
• At the end of the shift ensure machine power is off including but not limited to tape machine, conveyors, air fans and air compressor.
• Responsible for adhering to Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Assist Material Handler, when necessary, to move finished job ticket(s) to designated location using a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work area.
• Attendance and punctuality are an essential duty.

CONTACTS:

• Internal:  Departmental
• External:  Infrequent calls to outside vendors.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma, GED
• Trade technical school is a plus
• Packaging and Production environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:

• Maintaining logs on set-ups with proper departmental codes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Complete basic repairs
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a group setting.
• Ability to maintain the production pace for changeovers.
• Ability to complete routine forms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walking for periods of time.
• Frequent push/pull, up to 1000 lbs. using a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Standing for periods of time.
• Infrequent lifting up to 74 lbs.
• Kneeling for periods of time.
• Must be flexible to work overtime.
• Frequent Pulling/Pushing up to 74 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Frequent bending

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume packaging environment.