2nd Shift Slitter Machine Operator

Description

About Computype

Since 1975, Computype has been a leading provider of track and trace solutions for critical applications in both industrial and healthcare markets. Over our history, innovation and striving to solve customer challenges have been at our core. Today, we offer a wide range of track and trace solutions, automation, and outsourced services to help our customers reduce labor, drive efficiency, and improve their workflows. With a continued focus on future technologies, we are leading the way with new solutions, applications and opening doors of automated intelligence, enabling better communication and data management, tailored for specific customer applications.

This role is based at our headquarters in Saint Paul, MN. The schedule for this role is 3pm-1:30am, Monday through Thursday.

Primary Objective of Position

To convert various types of products in a high quality and timely manner while working in compliance to the work instructions, CAD drawings, and product specifications while minimizing wasted materials and/or time. Complies with the quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, CQET, and quality at the source. 

Major Areas of Accountability

Equipment 

• Effectively and efficiently set up and operate machines in the converting department. 

Processes 

• Collect and document all necessary data, i.e., material lot tracking, production checklists, and other required or communicated production information.
• Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.
• Analyze issues to proactively keep production throughput high. 
• Remain current on all policies and procedures relating to specific products, equipment, and safety procedures. 
• Practice and train the concepts of Lean Manufacturing and quality at the source on the production floor. 
• May be involved in time and efficiency studies related to specific jobs, product, or equipment.
• Perform other tasks/duties as apparent or assigned, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Flexible in working overtime when necessary and changing shift hours as needed to meet production schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year machine operation, preferably in a printing or manufacturing business
• Ability to apply good computer and good math skills to job.
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions; ability to read and understand CAD drawings (if applicable); have legible penmanship, good communication skills (verbal and written) and be detail oriented. 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Flexible in working overtime when necessary. 
• Self-motivated, self-directed team player and team builder.
• Ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written word.

Preferred Experience:

• Flexographic or digital printing experience.
• Die cutting experience.
• Slitter machine experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting base pay for this role will be between $20 and $30 per hour, commensurate with experience.   Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous PTO policy, 401(k) with match, Profit Sharing. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability 

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Computype, Inc. will consider the key responsibilities of the role.