GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Wyoming) Manufacturing Operator 1st Shift

Manufacturing Operator 1st Shift

Prepare and set up book binding machines according to job specifications and production schedules. Operate book-binding machines to produce books and other printed materials, ensuring high-quality output. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Work closely with third-party maintenance and preventative care personnel Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues or malfunctions that may occur during the binding process. Quality Control: Inspect bound books and printed materials for defects and ensure they meet quality standards. Adjust machine settings to correct any issues and maintain consistent quality. Production Management: Monitor production output to meet production goals and deadlines. Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects. Assign work and/or assist other personnel working on the machine Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Comply with company policies and procedures, including those related to machine operation and maintenance. OTHER FUNCTIONS:Comply with BindTech safety policies and procedures Perform other tasks as assignedSKILLS:Previous experience operating bindery or printing machines is desired but not necessary Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions. Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Great active listening skills A patient and empathetic attitude Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Basic math skills and the ability to add/subtract fractions and decimals Read a tape measure in standard and metricWORKING CONDITIONS:Manufacturing/Printing facility with exposure to machinery noise. Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Machine operator experience required High School Diploma Solid work historyESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:Ability to move or traverse the facilities. Standing: may stand for 7095% of the time. Walking: may walk for 1015% of the time Lifting: may lift and carry items that weigh 530 pounds on average, and up to 45 pounds or more occasionally. Most items are carried by hand and lifted to knee or waist level, but some may need to be lifted to chest level or overhead. Reaching: may reach with their hands and arms. Use of hands: may use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. They may also need to grasp, move, or assemble small objects, and make fast, repeated movements with their fingers, hands, and wrists. Vision: may need close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. They may also need to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The employee acknowledges that they understand the functional and physical requirements of the position and confirms that they can perform them with or without reasonable accommodation. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.