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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$37,210 / year median in Mississippi
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Pay:
$19
•23 (base $16
•20, plus up to $3/hr. bonus every pay period when production goals are hit) Realistic Production Goals!
Schedule:
12 Hour Rotations
•working every other weekend
POSITION SUMMARY
Set up, operate, or tend high speed paper good machines that perform a variety of functions, such as rewinding/folding, sawing, banding, wrapping, cartoning, boxing, or stacking of paper goods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to work safely and accident-free in all job functions. Ability to run automated high speed equipment Has previous experience and ability to operate equipment such as Perini, Bretting, United, or equivalent machinery Examine completed work to verify conformance to work orders along with all areas of quality, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct any issues. Start machines and move controls to regulate tension of paper, to synchronize speed of machine components, adjust winding parameters, folding parameters, and all down-stream equipment to meet the specifications of each product. Ability to make machine adjustments using basic hand tools. Install machine change parts to meet new product specifications. Measure, space, and set perforation blades/anvils and slitters according to product specifications. Place rolls of paper in machine back stands and safely thread paper through embossers, slitting rolls, folding rolls, Rewinder area, etc.
Pay:
$19.00
•$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
production machine: 1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance