Machine Operator
Pittston, PA - USA
Job Summary
Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80 years of experience providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25000 employees we offer long-term jobs competitive pay benefits and real growth opportunities.
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Looking for Machine Operator with experience in CNC/Extrusion Machine
Schedule:
1st Shift - M-F 7:00am-5:30pm with OT
Pay: 18
2nd shift - M-F 7:00PM-5:30am with OT
Pay: 19.
Objective of this role:
- To adjust the blending system when needed to ensure material is in spec for use in extrusion.
- Safety is always the NUMBER 1 priority.
Responsibilities:
- Observe & Monitor production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Mix or Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
- Start Stop mixing or blending machines when specified.
- Examine raw materials ingredients or products visually to ensure established standards.
- Load Dump or Pour specified amounts of materials ingredients or products into machinery and/or equipment.
- Record operational and/or production data on specified company forms.
- Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
- Control operations of conveyor systems for processing defective products.
- Observe Maintain and Monitor operational system software to established standards.
- Controlling machines & processes ensuring mixing and blending are to established standards.
- Handling and moving objects materials and products.
- Monitoring Processes material levels and surrounding departmental equipment and machinery.
- Communicating with Supervisors Leads and co-workers.
- Inspection of equipment processes material and structures.
- Maintain production and processing equipment
- Adjusting & Troubleshooting equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials blends and mixes.
- Cleaning work areas machine filters and operations offices
- Clearing equipment jams resetting equipment faults and system errors.
- Ability to pay close attention to details.
- Ability to be adaptable flexible and dependable.
- Ability to identify all raw material used in the blending process.
- Fill material hoppers with correct material and ensure proper hopper levels.
- Understand all different process flows throughout the blending plant.
- Monitor the performance of the machines including cleaning lubricating and replacing parts as needed.
- Adjust machines such as screw feeders mixers and transfer systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with machine. Good communication with extrusion maintenance warehouse team (forklift operators or Lead) and QC team/ lab is a MUST!
- Follow standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain accurate records of production including tracking and reporting production numbers and quality control issues that arise.
- Inventory of batch operating area and material occasionally
Physical Requirements:
- 50lbs lifted occasionally
- Wearing proper PPE for area such as dust mask gloves safety glasses
- Ability to bend squat lift maneuver and climb ladders
- Ability to work in elevated workspaces
Skills & Qualifications:
- Stable work history
- Great spatial awareness
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently
- Must have 2-3 years experience operating machinery related to raw material mixing and blending
- Ability to operate and trouble shoot
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Must be able to read write and communicate in English
- Basic math and reading skills
Comprehensive benefits
- Health Benefits
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