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Machine Operator I – BIT

Description

As a key member of the Bouckaert Industrial Textiles Production team, the Machine Operator I will set up, run, and change over textile machines independently with a focus on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Operator will follow standard procedures to efficiently produce high quality products in a timely manner. This position is also accountable for inspection of goods, and documenting results.

1st Shift, Monday to Thursday 6am – 4:30pm (potential overtime Friday)

Rate: $20/HR – $24/HR

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules, including Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing, eye protection, and safety shoes.
• Operate at least one textile machine independently.
• Set up, run and change-over and clean assigned equipment.
• Keep the machine in good working condition by properly cleaning.
• Keep work area neat and organized according to 5S Standards.
• Make minor machine adjustments within accepted ranges to ensure the quality and efficiency of the operations. Follow escalation process for more complex machine issues.
• Complete work within expected time frame of production job.
• Monitors metal detectors for alarm and retrieves needles from material, as needed.
• Understand basics of all components of the machines they have been trained on.
• Review job documentation before beginning job and ask questions to Supervisor if unsure of instructions.
• Document work clearly and accurately in Tulip, POUT, Job Packet and hour by hour charts.
• Communicate daily with Supervisors regarding any issues or concerns and provides status updates to all shifts.
• Identify quality issues both incoming to their operation and created by their operation.

Education & Experience

• 1 year of manufacturing experience required. 
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of textile industry a plus.

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Machine Operator Assistant 1st Shift

Description

Responsible for the movement of material to and from the machine, ensuring the machine is supplied with correct raw material for processing, removing finished product and delivering it to the shipping department. Assist Machine Operators in loading fiber and removing finished product. Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.

1st Shift – Monday to Thursday 6am – 4:30pm with potential overtime on Fridays

Rate: $18/hr

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules, including Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing, eye protection, and safety shoes.
• Locates and supplies materials to machine operators.
• Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.
• Weighs, straps, bags, and makes labels for finished goods.
• Assists in performing in-process quality inspections.
• Inform supervisor of any material needs as they arise.
• Maintains in-process inventory by labeling WIP correctly in POUT or job packets by verifying material lot and quantity.
• Prepares finished product for shipment by moving to staging area and recording information into POUT.
• Uses material handling equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, A-Frame jacks, etc.

Education & Experience

• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience running a forklift / Forklift certified preferred.
• Good communication skills to interact with production.
• Read and write English.
• Forklift / Clamp Truck Certified.
• Basic computer skills

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Machine Operator I – BIT – 2nd Shift

Description

As a key member of the Bouckaert Industrial Textiles Production team, the Machine Operator I will set up, run, and change over textile machines independently with a focus on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Operator will follow standard procedures to efficiently produce high quality products in a timely manner. This position is also accountable for inspection of goods, and documenting results.

1st Shift, Monday to Thursday 6am – 4:30pm (potential overtime Friday)

Rate: $20/HR – $24/HR + $1/hr Shift Differential

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules, including Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing, eye protection, and safety shoes.
• Operate at least one textile machine independently.
• Set up, run and change-over and clean assigned equipment.
• Keep the machine in good working condition by properly cleaning.
• Keep work area neat and organized according to 5S Standards.
• Make minor machine adjustments within accepted ranges to ensure the quality and efficiency of the operations. Follow escalation process for more complex machine issues.
• Complete work within expected time frame of production job.
• Monitors metal detectors for alarm and retrieves needles from material, as needed.
• Understand basics of all components of the machines they have been trained on.
• Review job documentation before beginning job and ask questions to Supervisor if unsure of instructions.
• Document work clearly and accurately in Tulip, POUT, Job Packet and hour by hour charts.
• Communicate daily with Supervisors regarding any issues or concerns and provides status updates to all shifts.
• Identify quality issues both incoming to their operation and created by their operation.

Education & Experience

• 1 year of manufacturing experience required. 
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of textile industry a plus.

Apply Now