Sr Machine Operator - Finishing Department

POSITION SUMMARY

SGK is seeking a Senior Machine Operator to join our Finishing Team in East Butler, PA. This full-time position is ideal for a skilled professional with experience in machine operation and a strong commitment to safety and precision.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating machines of various sizes to meet production schedules and quality standards. Your expertise will contribute to the efficient production of materials and parts used in diverse applications. Forklift experience is a plus and will help ensure smooth workflow and material handling.

Join a company that values skill, safety, and teamwork. Apply today to be part of our growing team!

WHAT WE OFFER

We are dedicated to not only providing fulfilling work experience but also ensuring your overall well-being. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial health.

•    Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.
•    Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.
•    Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.
•    Floating Holidays: We value your flexibility, and we offer floating holidays to suit your schedule.
•    Financial Perks: 401(k) program, complemented by a company match, as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
•    Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.
•    Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Operates machinery in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
•    Produces parts within quality standards and performs periodic inspections on parts to maintain and control quality.
•    Operates equipment safely in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
•    Follows Job Safety Analysis and wears required personal protective equipment.
•    Directs and trains helper(s) with assigned machinery to maintain production goals and utilization and ensure safety of all personnel at machines.
•    Completes all production paperwork as required.
•    Conducts inspection as directed at various intervals during production shift.
•    Shuts down and blocks machinery at end of production process or shift.
•    Cross-trains on other positions in the plant as assigned.
•    Uses forklifts and other various hand tools according to production schedules and quality standards.
•    Performs quality checks/inspections of materials and parts. Rejects unsatisfactory material and parts, and notifies manager of rejected parts and quality issues.
•    Records any scrap material and submits to production scheduler for inventory balancing.
•    Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    4+ years of previous machine operator experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Forklift certification preferred.
•    Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
•    High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills. 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
•    Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
•    Ability to work overtime as necessary.
 

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
•    The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
 

ADDITIONAL

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