Assistant Machine Operator

Job Summary

US Display Group, Inc., a premier manufacturer of Point of Purchase displays. The Production Assistant Machine Operator will perform various duties assisting the Machine Operator, in the proper maintenance and operation of the machines. The Assistant Machine Operator is also responsible for the overall quality and efficiency of the machine.

Description

The Assistant Machine Operator works under the supervision of the Production Supervisor and directed by the Machine Operator. This position assists in the operation and maintenance of all the plant equipment including Label Laminator, Specialty Gluer, Flatbed Die cutters, Flexo Printers, etc. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.

Primary Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to the following:

• Transfers cardboard from pallet to machine.

• Watches machines for jams and removes from machines.
• Resets or lines machine to proper adjustment after a jam occurs.
• Notifies the Machine Operator of malfunctions or continual problems.
• Assists the Machine Operator on set-ups and changeovers of machines.
• Assists Machine Operator by sweeping and mopping when machine is down and all work in area is complete.
• Follow instructions and requests from Machine Operator and management.
• Seeks out information on orders and job duties when in doubt.
• Communicates well with other assistant operators at shift change.
• Stays in work area, unless receives permission from Machine Operator or supervisor.
• Perform activities utilizing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and always promote safety.
• Follow LOTO procedure (Lock out tag out) when machine is inoperable.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and accomplishes preventive maintenance when scheduled.
• Operates production machinery and executes project in accordance with job card and CAD specifications.
• Reviews and analyzes information and checks it meets the requirements associated with the project.
• Accurately interpret a work order and verify it’s the correct board grade, sheet size & scores, required tooling (print plates, cut die, labels, etc.), special labeling instruction and pallet pattern/ stacking procedure.
• Produces the required quantity of parts to fulfill a job and verify it’s within the tolerance (over/under)
• Measures finished parts with tape measure, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Eliminate or avoid any waste (overproduction, excess motion, excess processing, etc.)
• Log and record correctly the number of units produced throughout the shift in job card, daily production report and production tracker, and include record of errors resulting scrap or rejected pieces, amount of downtime (if applicable) and the reason of it being.
• Confirm that every pallet produced is properly identified with its respective WIP tag and double check that quantities are correct, apply enough dunnage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area. Go through items in a workspace, remove unnecessary items (inks, dies, print plate, pallets, etc.), keep it organized and clean. Make sure it always sustains. (5S methodology)
• Responsible for ensuring the machine operates efficiently while producing products that conform to quality standards (First Article Inspection Process).
• Complete tasks within the specified time accurately and professionally while working independently and/or as a team.
• Minimize changeover or setup time in a process aim for a Single Minute Exchange Die method (SMED)
• Address any problems associated with machine, tooling, or consumables that will affect productivity and/or a due date in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Promote safety, quality, housekeeping, and good environmental practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum one-year related experience
• In-depth understanding of company standards
• Demonstrate company core values.

Physical Demand

Personal protective equipment – such as eye protection, hearing protection, foot protection, cut resistant gloves, or other special protective equipment – is necessary to reduce hazard exposure. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. Work is performed indoors in a manufacturing setting with regular exposure to cold, heat, noise level moderately loud, and moving machines/equipment.