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Machine Operator

Location: Denver, CO

Summary

Position will be required to troubleshoot and resolve a range of activities with extrusion blow molding machines and secondary equipment according to the company’s safety, quality, and housekeeping and production standards.

Salary Range: $21.00 – $24.15/hour; shift differential may apply

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Supplemental Insurance; 401k with Company Match; Shift Differential; Tuition Reimbursement; Paid Time Off; Annual Bonus Potential


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for major and minor changeovers (product changes), equipment repair and modifications.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting the manufacturing process for quality, equipment, and material issues.
  • Responsible for the production of new products and prototype production runs.
  • Ensures proper material is used in the specific job application according to product specifications.
  • Follows production schedules, makes labels, and performs line clearance sheets.
  • Works with quality and supervisors to resolve any issues with the machines.
  • Safely start and stop machines, as needed.
  • Able to perform color changes, including cleaning the blender and machine hoppers.
  • Make necessary adjustments to leak detectors and secondary equipment when needed.
  • Monitors cycle times, flash percentages, weights, and scrap percentage and report any problems or concerns to the Supervisor.
  • Should be familiar with programmers and basic electricity, hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Assist in sampling new products.
  • May supervise the work of others, when needed

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED education required. Vocational training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
  • One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, analytical, project management, mechanical, decision- making, and problem solving skills required.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to drive powered industrial trucks.
  • Must be able to work a 12 hour shift.