ACCO BRANDS CORP Operator 3- 1st Shift Salary in the United States

Summary:  Responsible for monitoring single and/or multiple production lines.  Assists with changeovers, die changes, makes adjustments, makes product changes, and checks product for quality. Utilizes and interfaces with an HMI (Human Machine Interface) via a touch screen panel and/or keyboard entry.  Used as a focal point of assigned line to ensure; good production flow, safe work habits, quality work, inventory or parts and accurate documentation of production throughput and scrap.

Principle Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

• Performs start-up, shutdown, and changing dye procedures for production line.
• Reviews orders from a defined specification sheet or receives instructions from Supervisor to ensure that materials and specifications are correct.
• Assists with set up process for assigned machine with roll stand, board feeder, imprint unit, labeler, press head, stripper, rivet assembly, etc. as required by line and job specifications.
• Operates and makes necessary adjustments to produce a quality product.
• Checks quality of raw material and finished products utilizing gauges, tools, and specifications.
• Checks for adherence to customer specifications, accurate roll count and production records.
• Operates chain hoist or other equipment to load raw material.
• Manually loads and unloads smaller rolls of material up to 45 lbs. each.
• Performs minor maintenance on production line.
• Responsible for the proper training and education of new operators.
• At conclusion of jobs; takes inventory of raw materials and ensures accurate and timely return to warehouse inventory.
• Works closely with production, fabrication and warehouse leads to meet production needs.
• Works closely with warehouse and forklift operators to call for needed raw materials.
• Works closely with quality control technicians to ensure timely and accurate quality audits.
• Fills in for associates on their line in the event of break, absence, vacation, etc.
• Leads workflow of production line(s) that are assigned.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. 
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple work instructions, written correspondence and memos and have the ability to write simple correspondence to include reports of production.
• Possess basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. 
• Must be able to load raw materials, and use a chain hoist, tape measure, hand tools, shear, knives, heat shoe, bar sealer, razor blades and chopper and to perform the job functions safely.
• Must be able to read and understand tape measure, micrometers, refractometer, and calipers.
• Must be able to perform all physical demands of position which includes frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching and walking continuously.  
• Good safety record.
• No documented attendance issues for 12 months and no more than 3 points.
• One year previous machinery experience preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic computer experience with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel preferred.
• Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Follows and leads by example the ACCO Brands Values. 

Working Conditions:  Time is spent on the factory floor in a factory environment.  Building is temperature controlled but would be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, machine noises, and is in the proximity of moving machine parts. 

• Safety glasses required at all times.
• Hearing protection required at all times in designated noise areas.
• Majority of time spend under normal factory floor conditions.
• Steel toe shoes and heat gloves may be required.