Machine Operator: 1st Shift

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Position: Machine Operator, 1st Shift/ Salisbury, MA

Position is considered: non-exempt

 

Position Reports to: Shift Production Manager

 

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

 

Qualifications for the Position:

 

A High School degree or equivalent training. A minimum of three months directly related experience. Ability to understand production schedules. Familiar with the operation of production machinery. Good mechanical skills. Ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements (ADA):

 

Mental: The ability to write, read, and calculate to the 8th grade level. Ability to understand and communicate ideas.

 

Physical: The ability to stand, walk, see, and hear, use of both hands, able to lift 60lbs.

 

Primary Responsibilities for this position:

 

Follows the written and verbal instructions of Supervisors to meet the requirements of the production schedule. Insure the accuracy of all manufacturing data related to finished goods production. Maintains a continual monitoring of assigned manufacturing equipment as to conformance to quality standards. Responsibility for meeting established production rates for assigned equipment. Responsible for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for minimizing scrap. Follows  all safety and company policy requirements

 

Typical  Training Period for Position:  4 weeks

 

Typical Duties of the Position:

 

1. Follows the requirements of assigned schedule to meet production demand.
2. Sets up machinery based upon established