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Looking for Machine Operator with experience in CNC/Extrusion Machine
Schedule:
1st Shift - M-F 7:00am-5:30pm with OT
Pay: 18
2nd shift - M-F 7:00PM-5:30am with OT
Pay: 19.
Objective of this role:
- To adjust the blending system when needed to ensure material is in spec for use in extrusion.
- Safety is always the NUMBER 1 priority.
Responsibilities:
- Observe & Monitor production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Mix or Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
- Start, Stop mixing or blending machines when specified.
- Examine raw materials, ingredients, or products visually to ensure established standards.
- Load, Dump, or Pour specified amounts of materials, ingredients, or products into machinery and/or equipment.
- Record operational and/or production data on specified company forms.
- Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
- Control operations of conveyor systems for processing defective products.
- Observe, Maintain, and Monitor operational system software to established standards.
- Controlling machines & processes, ensuring mixing and blending are to established standards.
- Handling and moving objects, materials, and products.
- Monitoring Processes, material levels, and surrounding departmental equipment and machinery.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Leads, and co-workers.
- Inspection of equipment, processes, material, and structures.
- Maintain production, and processing equipment
- Adjusting & Troubleshooting equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials, blends, and mixes.
- Cleaning work areas, machine filters, and operations offices
- Clearing equipment jams, resetting equipment faults, and system errors.
- Ability to pay close attention to details.
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and dependable.
- Ability to identify all raw material used in the blending process.
- Fill material hoppers with correct material and ensure proper hopper levels.
- Understand all different process flows throughout the blending plant.
- Monitor the performance of the machines including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts as needed.
- Adjust machines such as screw feeders, mixers, and transfer systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with machine. Good communication with extrusion, maintenance, warehouse team (forklift operators or Lead), and QC team/ lab is a MUST!
- Follow standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain accurate records of production, including tracking and reporting production numbers and quality control issues that arise.
- Inventory of batch operating area and material occasionally
Physical Requirements:
- 50lbs lifted occasionally
- Wearing proper PPE for area such as dust mask, gloves, safety glasses
- Ability to bend, squat, lift, maneuver, and climb ladders
- Ability to work in elevated workspaces
Skills & Qualifications:
- Stable work history
- Great spatial awareness
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently
- Must have 2-3 years’ experience operating machinery related to raw material mixing and blending
- Ability to operate and trouble shoot
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
- Basic math and reading skills
Comprehensive benefits
Abacus Staffing
For more information, please contact us at 570-852-5200 or text us at 570-384-2501
Email: Wilkes-Barre@abacuscorporation.com
Northeast (NY/PA) #INDNE