Overview A corrugated or specialty machine operator sets up, runs, and maintains industrial machinery that transforms paper and paperboard into corrugated sheets, boxes, and packaging components
Examples:
Specialty Folder Gluer machine, Rotary Die Cut machine, specialty digital presses
Responsibilities Machine Setup & Operation:
Load rolls of paper stock, install cutting dies, and adjust tension, speed, glue rollers, and folding mechanisms.
Production & Monitoring:
Run production orders according to technical specifications while monitoring the line for jams or defects.
Quality Control:
Inspect finished boxes or blanks with precision measuring tools to ensure clean cuts, accurate dimensions, and proper creasing.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
Perform routine mechanical care (oiling, greasing, clearing jams, and replacing worn parts) and report major service needs.
Safety & Compliance:
Follow strict plant safety rules, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE like steel-toed boots and earplugs), and keep the workspace clean.
Documentation:
Log production counts, downtime, material lot numbers, and quality check results into tracking systems.
Qualifications Experience:
Previous manufacturing, or machine operation experience preferred.
Skills:
Basic mechanical aptitude, fundamental math and measuring skills, ability to read work instructions or blueprints, and basic computer literacy.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand or walk for 8 to 12+ hour shifts, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Safety and 5
S:
Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines while maintaining a clean, clutter-free workspace. Familiarity with industrial troubleshooting techniques for mechanical or electronic issues. If you are committed to precision manufacturing excellence and eager to contribute your technical expertise within a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in advancing innovative manufacturing solutions while ensuring safety and quality at every step.
Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location:
In person
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