Machine Operator I

Title: Light Industrial - Machine Operator I

Location: 1400 Holcomb bridge road Roswell, GA, 30076

Duration: 6 months contract with higher extension possibilities

Shift timing: 1st Shift / 7am – 5:30pm / Mon - Thurs

40 hours per week (10 hrs./day)

Pay Range: $23/hr - $25/hr on W2 without benefits

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain pilot-scale manufacturing equipment
• Comply with facility and asset safety rules
• Participate in facility and asset safety initiatives
• Effectively troubleshoot issues, solve problems and take corrective actions
• Contribute to evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations in regard to experiments and projects. Document research findings from trials/projects.
• Communicate project information with appropriate people in a timely manner
• Work as a member of a Research & Engineering team
• Generate new, workable ideas, methods, and concepts.
• Document and update work instructions for process/operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3-8 years of relevant machine operation experience (or equivalent)
• Ability to trouble-shoot problems as they arise
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a high-performance team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes
• Basic knowledge of computers, Windows, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Mechanical aptitude (knowledge of equipment such as motors, pumps, valves, etc.)
• Good math skills including the ability to perform simple calculations when provided the necessary inputs
• Good communication, listening, and leadership skills
• A strong desire to learn new skills and technologies
• Physical requirements include:

o Stand and walk 90% of shift
o Reach, bend, squat, and climb stairs frequently during a shift
o Perform moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs) several times per shift
o Use small hand tools
o Learn to drive mobile powered equipment such as fork lift, pallet mule, and scissor lift

• Work environment can include:

o Frequent exposure to high noise levels requiring hearing protection
o Frequent exposure to hot equipment surfaces (up to 600F)
o Occasional exposure to temperature extremes below 32F and above 90F
o Occasional exposure to equipment that may interfere with pacemakers
o Rare exposure to conditions requiring respirator PPE

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years post-high school technical education plus 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Machine operation experience in some of the following areas is desired:

o Nonwovens
o Polymer extrusion
o Pulp and paper processing
o Working with continuous webs or materials

• Equipment maintenance experience
• Electrical systems knowledge
• Background in material quality testing
• Operations leadership experience
• Research and pilot line experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roswell, GA 30076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $23 - $25