Machine Operator- 1st Shift

About Us

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Machine Operator for our Louisville manufacturing facility. A Machine Operator will perform various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and make any adjustments or changes necessary to maintain a quality product. Provide detailed feedback about your line, and the issues occurring. Report machine settings on your line daily. Being involved in CIL’s (clean inspect & lubrication) each day to keep machines clean and find defective parts. Keep tools in their designated area and keep a clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a minimum of two forming presses along with two sets of packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot problems during operation for both the forming presses and packaging line equipment.
• Supply and install all raw material for the forming presses and packaging equipment as needed.
• Monitor quality of product as it is discharged from forming machines, such as formation, stack configuration, print quality, delivery to packaging line, etc.
• Monitor the quality of the packaged product after passing through the packaging line.
• Execute and maintain all WSWD procedures and standards:
• Peer to Peer communication—Huddle to discuss status of production line with shift counterparts. Document productivity and losses
• Centerlines—Confirm machine settings and complete deviations when setting note to standard.
• CIL’s—Clean and inspect equipment daily to find and report defects.
• Defect Handling—Complete defect tags for any defects found on the equipment.
• 6S—Maintain workspace organization.
• Breakdown Elimination—Tag parts removed and replaced during a breakdown. Place into part morgue bin
• Communicate with assigned Packers to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Load paperboard rolls onto machine ensuring its placement is correct.
• Assist the Packers in packing product when lines are running efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma
• Two years in a manufacturing environment in a similar role
• Good mechanical abilities
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge and enforcement of machine safety, i.e., lock-out/tagout procedures, hand tool safety, etc.
• Must maintain a clean workspace.
• Analytical thinking

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.