Lead Machine Operator

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Job description

Description:

Job description

Achilles USA is looking for a Lead Machine Operator to join our growing team. The Lead Operator is primarily responsible for supervising the line crew, monitoring controls and settings and troubleshooting machine issues as they arise. A successful candidate would have experience around different machines, a mechanical mindset and be detail oriented. Achilles USA continues to grow and strives to provide an engaging and challenging workplace for our employees. Shifts available: Graveyard and Days - 12 hours shifts, swing shift 8 hour schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor controls and settings for speed, air pressure, temperature, etc. (including Measurex readings) to ensure that everything is running in the same, orderly and consistent manner.
• Adjust machine settings according to specifications and modify or correct settings as necessary.
• Completes Daily Calendar Report and other required record keeping and reporting systems.
• Supervises, oversees, and assist in wrapping rolls and in moving pallets.
• Assist roll mill operator when roll mill problems occur; slow down control for speed of mix, change screens, release clogging of hopper, help clean up, etc.
• Checks machine and mixing set up to ensure material is running according to specifications and quality requirements.
• Trains new crew members for job-related skills and quality processes.
• Inspect product for quality. All nonconformity's and disposition must be recorded and/or reported as per quality specifications.
• Works in cooperation with Technical, in perfecting and developing new/existing production techniques and capability.

. Requirements:

Qualifications:

Experience

• 2 years' experience working with machines/manufacturing environment.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AA in related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, climb, balance and reach for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the entire duration of shift.

COVID-19 considerations:
All vaccinated employees can go massless on campus and all unvaccinated are required to maintain mask use.

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