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Assistant Operator - Die Cut - Day
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A Grinder or Sharpener operates grinding machinery used to sharpen metal tools and blades.
$46,602 / year median in Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The Die Cut Assistant Operator is the responsible for feeding material at the die cut machine; assisting the machine operator with set up, utility, and quality tasks; and performing machine-operating tasks as directed by the machine operator. Operations
- Load roll at /roll stand and set up splice/quick change to maintain production rate.
- Use process specific material handling equipment (electric pallet jack/ manual pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) to transfer pallets/rolls of material.
- Use machine controls to operate machine either independently by performing authorized operating tasks in the absence of a machine operator or as directed by the machine operator to start, stop, or to make adjustments.
- Use RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and u se Warehouse Management System and to generate labels. Quality Control
- Inspect material/rolls at feeder section for defects and to ensure conformance to customer and product specifications. Support
- Assist the operator with changeovers, machine set up, and machine adjustments as required based on product requirements.
- Assist the operator with operating and troubleshooting machine problems at die cut machine to maintain the production process and run machine at established rate. Reporting and Record-keeping
- Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation. Maintenance
- Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work area. Compliance/other tasks
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, and JSA regulations.
- Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to use and operate process specific material handling equipment (manual/electric pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) and moisture meter. Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions.
- Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.
- Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.
- Basic mathematics (i.e. counting), basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Qualifications Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent, or trade school preferred. Experience
- 1+ year of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment. Work Environment
- Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.
- Our Manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to continuously use hands and fingers to position items and arms to reach as needed.
- Able to frequently bend, move about the work area.
- Able to occasionally remain in a stationary position, ascend and descend steps, push and pull objects.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Lifting 50 pounds occasionally.