Operator

• Transform components from a machined state to a complete, finished product under close supervision
• Assemble and deburr sub-assembly components using bending, fitting, grinding, sharpening, deburring, bead blasting, tumbling, blending and polishing
• Use microscopes and optical/mechanical devices for finishing
• Perform simple measurements using micrometers, verniers and optical comparators
• Operate electro-polish, bead-blast, heat treat, cleaning and degreasing equipment
• Mark product identification, operate label-making equipment and package products
• Operate laser marking and laser welding equipment when required
• Read and understand blueprints
• Complete documentation required by company policies, quality procedures, FDA, QSR and domestic/international standards
• Perform labor transactions and barcode scanning
• Participate in team-based continuous improvement of products and processes
• Maintain safety and cleanliness, including simple maintenance and cleaning the work area
• Complete assigned training on time

Additive Operator

• Set up and operate simpler machines in Department 44
• Perform assembly operations, drilling, tapping, grinding, painting, and handwork
• Operate hand tools, paint line, tap and thread equipment as required
• Perform and document quality checks on department machines
• Check, record, and adjust coolant concentrations
• Change or replace tooling
• Complete required work-center forms
• Perform other assigned duties

Machine Operator – Weekend Shift

• Set and maintain color and machine capability production standards
• Prepare, operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on presses and printing work areas
• Inspect completed work for defects and conformance to work-order specifications
• Adjust machinery to correct production variations
• Move raw, in-process, and finished materials using material-handling machinery and tools
• Maintain daily time and materials usage reports and enter records in SAP and PEAK
• Perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties
• Operate and troubleshoot printing press equipment
• Clear jams and prepare machines and make-ready equipment to meet customer specifications
• Adjust machine controls and verify finished-product quality, including register, print-to-cut, cut scores, bent flaps, and curl defects
• Uphold Graphic Packaging International’s values and reputation in relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies

Press Operator

• Assist in operation of assigned and support equipment, including sheeters, printers, cutters, and gluers
• Perform make-ready activities and ensure production and quality levels meet established standards
• Observe company safety rules and comply with safety practices
• Document required quality checks for the work center
• Assist in the safe and efficient operation of production and support equipment
• Help identify and resolve process and machine problems
• Prepare necessary reports to accomplish production goals
• Perform general housekeeping in the assigned area
• Promote orderliness and cleanliness in support of SQF/5S and company standards
• Understand customer requirements and deliver results that meet or exceed expectations
• Stop processes that do not meet food safety or customer quality requirements
• Perform other assigned duties

Entry Level – Machine Operator, Production

• Work within GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork
• Ensure production and distribution meet food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Maintain 5S in the assigned work area and keep equipment clean and orderly
• Complete product packaging tasks within the assigned work area
• Load blanks on paper cup finishers
• Start and stop cup finishers and monitor machine operation
• Check mineral oil pot fluids and maintain machine cleanliness
• Move, place, and thread bottom stock while minimizing waste
• Identify machinery problems and stop operation when necessary
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and machine cleaning
• Remove paper jams and perform minor adjustments
• Segregate spoilage and recyclable materials into appropriate containers
• Empty spoilage boxes continuously during the shift
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards and is routinely checked
• Record and maintain production data
• Complete the machine operator finishing rounds checklist
• Manage workload to meet production, shutdown, and startup requirements
• Communicate issues to outgoing and incoming shifts
• Meet required key performance metrics
• Fulfill overtime requirements and other assigned duties as business needs change

Machine Operator – Press, Die Cutting, Thermoforming

• Lead a team in safety, quality, and productivity during paperboard packaging production
• Set up, run, and maintain a wide-web, 8-color and coating flexographic printing machine
• Print on various types of substrate paperboard
• Make in-process adjustments to press controls
• Manage ink and check print quality
• Arrive on time and work scheduled hours, including overtime as needed
• Model and reinforce safe-work practices and policies
• Follow written procedures and report discrepancies
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Listen to, follow, and relay written and verbal instructions
• Operate assigned equipment safely and productively
• Re-position printing plates and adjust anilox rolls, machine settings, speed, ink flow, positions, and pressure tolerances to improve print quality
• Examine job orders for quantities, production times, stock specifications, colors, color sequences, and anilox BCM
• Monitor the in-line BST system for registration, print, and defects
• Set up presses from shutdown and shut down equipment
• Manage personnel and tasks during a make ready
• Perform minor maintenance and preventive maintenance
• Recognize and prevent common setup problems
• Use quality instruments and perform continuous visual inspections
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Train assistant operators and others
• Communicate with plant personnel and press technicians to solve production problems
• Record safety, quality, production, and maintenance data on paperwork and computers
• Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the press room
• Perform other assigned duties

Flexo Press Operator

• Observe company safety rules and comply with safety practices.
• Assist in the safe and efficient operation of printers, metalizers, laminators, cutters, gluers, and support equipment.
• Aid in identifying and resolving process and machine problems.
• Participate in make-ready preparation for assigned equipment.
• Prepare necessary reports to accomplish production goals.
• Perform general housekeeping functions in the assigned area.
• Maintain compliance with facility food safety, food defense, quality, product safety, GMP, sanitation, SQF, and 5S policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs.
• Understand customer requirements and deliver results meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Stop processes that do not meet food safety or customer quality requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Manufacturing Operator Assistant

• Set up and operate headers, slotters, and thread rollers for production of fasteners and precision metal components
• Select tooling, adjust machine settings, and install fixtures according to production specifications
• Load metal wire or rods and adjust feeding and cutting mechanisms
• Program and adjust machine controls, including speed, feed rate, and tooling positions
• Monitor temperature, pressure, speed, and material flow to maintain quality and prevent malfunctions
• Conduct test runs and inspections before full production runs
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting machinery
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional quality inspections
• Record machine settings, material usage, output, downtime, and quality results
• Follow safety protocols, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Header-Threader Set Up Operator – 2nd Shift

• Set up, operate, and tend grinding machines and related tools producing fluted endodontic files
• Study shop orders, DHRs, and work instructions to determine product specifications, tooling requirements, and operational sequences
• Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications using machine operation and gauging knowledge
• Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut work pieces according to specifications
• Observe machine operations, detect problems, and make necessary machine adjustments
• Adjust machine parameters using the machine touchscreen interface
• Inspect and measure endodontic files using gauges or comparators to determine conformance with specifications
• Operate 6–8 CNC Machine Files New Beckhoff (MKNBs)
• Perform machine Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) at start-up
• Select machine tooling and changeover details based on machine, production requirements, and process documentation
• Mount and position grinding wheels and perform tooling changeovers using hand tools
• Maintain housekeeping according to 5S and 6S standards
• Perform other tasks related to the employee’s competence as needed by the company
• Work the third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 pm–7:00 am

CNC Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

• Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack or move product, equipment and materials
• Use a handheld scanner with a high degree of accuracy
• Load and unload trailers as needed
• Adhere to the 7S program and maintain a clean environment
• Display commitment to process excellence
• Demonstrate understanding of the Supply Chain quality policy
• Perform inbound receiving processes
• Support GXO’s supply chain solutions for customers

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