Machine Operator (Perso - Afternoon)

Compensation: $18.20/hour with applicable shift premium plus up to 3% bonus capped at %

Shift: Afternoon - Monday to Friday 3-11pm

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator processes jobs daily which involves the production of plastics, follows a detailed schedule for jobs to be personalized in a pre-determined time frame, and for the quality check of all plastic cards.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up machine to change over from job to job as per customer requirement
• Startup/Shut down and load daily files from the G&D network server to the machine
• Select correct file, split file by up, and run file. Examine the first four cards through machine for each start up.
• Work on machines to produce high quality products in a timely manner with least scrap and maximum productivity
• Responsible for selection of data as per daily production schedule ensuring correct card and carrier specification are adhered to
• Count and balance cards before and after starting card personalization.
• Record the machine meter reads prior to startup and at the end of shift.
• Change supplies as required. (Coloured ribbon, Duragard, Cleaning tape).
• Record Document Control Number (DCN) checks.
• Accuracy for all quality checks and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Ensure plastics and carriers match as required
• Reload file for remakes and select correct embossing sequences and run remakes
• Maintain machinery and work area in a clean and orderly condition at all times
• Complete a report of daily production
• Assist in other production related duties assigned
• Acts as backup to any machine in Card Personalization as required
• Works on special projects as assigned by Card Personalization management
• Close jobs on SAP & BOWE 1.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with G&D Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and report any Environmental, Health & Safety hazards, incidents and concerns to the immediate supervisor/manager. Management will ensure employees are provided with job specific Environmental, Health & Safety information, training and also ensure employees follow workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements:

• 1 – 3 years of experience working with machinery in a manufacturing environment is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong verbal, written communication and organizational skillsWork under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and hand eye co-ordination
• Able to work independently or as a member of team
• Ability to multi-task
• Basic mathematical skills are required (ability to balance a job)
• Basic knowledge with computers

Education:

• Completed High School Diploma or some post education is preferred

Working Conditions:

• Safety shoes and smock required on the production floor
• Able to work overtime when needed
• Flexible with switching shifts when required
• Work area may require ear protection at times.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be able to stand for a long periods of time
• Lengthy periods of time looking at computer screen.
• Extensive periods of time examining verbiage on cards.