Machine Adjuster Trainee / Machine Operator
Location: Richmond, VA 23231
Pay Rate: $16.00 – $20.00/hour based on experience
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (7 PM – 7 AM or 7AM - 7PM), flexible availability required
Are you a skilled Machine Adjuster or Machine Operator looking for a new opportunity? Join our team and play a vital role in executing paper scrap collection, bale room processes, and delivering raw materials and finished goods on the production floor under the guidance of the shift supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform all duties as a Machine Adjuster, including changing machines between sizes, styles, windows, gum, and printing to ensure minimal downtime.
Work closely with Machine Operators to maintain optimum machine speed and meet or exceed production targets while ensuring quality standards.
Check the work of the previous shift for quality and accuracy; notify the supervisor of any issues.
Inspect finished products throughout the job, correcting quality issues as a Machine Adjuster to maintain company standards.
Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct issues in a timely manner; escalate maintenance needs beyond Machine Adjuster capabilities.
Assist Machine Operators when necessary to support team goals and maintain production flow.
Maintain a clean and organized machine area, including envelope folding machines and related equipment.
Complete production paperwork, pull samples as required, and communicate shift status to incoming and outgoing teams.
Perform routine maintenance, general repairs, and other duties as assigned by management following safety procedures.
Stand for most of the shift, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, lift up to 75 pounds, and be available for possible overtime.
Qualifications:
Experience as a Machine Adjuster or Machine Operator preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and maintain focus under fast-paced production conditions.
Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
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