Machine Operator III - 3rd Shift

3rd Shift: 11:00PM-7:30AM

Why join Vanguard Conversion & Fulfillment, a GroupeSTAHL company?

We value work/life balance.

As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.

We take health and wellness seriously.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles. Contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts. Earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities!

We don't believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers.

With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we believe in fostering career growth. Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement!

We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it).

Whether we're eating hot dogs to celebrate Coney Day, or playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise money for Michigan Disabled Veterans. We're a family-owned company who has family-friendly fun year 'round! We're all about having fun and making a difference.

Need more reasons to join GroupeSTAHL? Read more about other benefits and perks HERE!

What we do:

Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment (VCF) is a premier third-party converting and fulfillment company, providing custom slitting, laminating, sheeting, and printing solutions for B2B and B2C clients across various industries. With cutting-edge equipment and an expert team, we deliver scalable, cost-efficient solutions to enhance operations and product quality.

What you''ll be doing:

As a Machine Operator 3 at Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment, you will serve as a senior-level machine operator responsible for complex equipment setup, troubleshooting, and optimization. You will act as a lead resource on the production floor, supporting both equipment reliability and team performance.

Advanced Machine Operation and Troubleshooting:

• Operate high-speed, multifunctional conversion equipment with precision and efficiency.
• Diagnose mechanical and operational issues and perform in-depth troubleshooting or escalate to maintenance.
• Adjust settings and parameters to meet varying material and product requirements.

Production Oversight and Optimization:

• Review production plans and ensure machines are aligned with capacity and quality expectations.
• Recommend improvements to maximize throughput and reduce waste.
• Monitor line performance and assist in downtime recovery.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Act as team lead for operators on assigned shift; delegate tasks and ensure SOP compliance.
• Train and mentor lower-level machine operators on setup, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams to meet operational goals.

What makes this job awesome:

• Awesome work environment with a collaborative working space.
• A clear connection between your work and an impact on customers.
• A successful team with high internal visibility for accomplishments.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining complex production machinery.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, drive mechanisms, and control interfaces.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead small teams or production cells.
• Comfort working with production software and data entry systems.

Apply today!