Are you passionate about precision engineering and have a nose for excellence? Octagon Talent is in search for a Junior Machinist to join our client's team at a leading and fast-growing manufacturing company in Doral, FL, where your skills will help create the scents and products that captivate the world!
As a Junior Machinist, you'll be the wizard behind the curtain, ensuring state-of-the-art machinery runs smoothly to produce top-quality cosmetic and beauty products. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the heartbeat of our client company's production line.
Responsibilities:
- Performs preventive maintenance on fluid production machinery
- Installs, repairs, and maintains equipment
- Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical issues
- Manages parts inventory and orders supplies
- Trains workers on routine maintenance
- Ensures workplace safety and cleanliness
- Collaborates with production managers on equipment modifications
- Implements and tests machine alterations
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Experience: Minimum of 1 years of experience as a machinist, with specific experience operating and maintaining cellophane wrapping machines.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of cellophane machines and other packaging equipment.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
- Quality Control: Experience in performing quality checks to ensure products meet specified standards and making necessary adjustments to machinery.
- Maintenance: Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on cellophane machines to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
- Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures related to operating packaging machinery.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and resolve issues with machinery.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure precision in machine operation and product packaging.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicating clearly with other machinists, supervisors, and production staff.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience as a machinist, preferably in the food or cosmetics manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
- Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Ready to put your skills to work in a role that's anything but routine? Apply now and help us craft the future of beauty and cosmetics for US manufacturing in South Florida!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Tools provided
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Weekends as needed