Envelope machine operator job description

Performs tasks related to the manufacturing operation. Sets up and adjusts envelope machines for safe and efficient operation in the production process. This includes the start-up, operation, and adjustment to proper parameters involving close tolerances, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of the equipment. Provides training and assistance to junior adjusters and operators.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:



Understand and communicate production orders. Ensurematerial is available and supplied. Sets up, adjusts, operates, and maintains machines that make envelopes. Installs gears, plungers, and rollers onto machine and turns setscrews to adjust feeding, folding, gumming, sealing, and glassine applying mechanisms according to type and size of envelopes being made. The understanding that daily requirements will include adjusting and packing of envelopes when needed. Observes operation of machines to detect malfunction. Disassembles machines to repair or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools or power tools. Make proper size changes and adjustments to all assigned machines in accordance with estimated change times; note any delays on work order. Continuously monitor all assigned machines and performance of operators to ensure quality and run speed standards are being met. Provide training and assistance to coworkers, including other adjusters. Ensure all change parts are cleaned and returned to parts cage or other assigned areas at completion of order. Return ink, skids, cut blanks, etc. to their assigned areas upon completion of order. Ensure all check sheets, time reports, and other paperwork is filled out correctly and completely. Relay any special instructions or important information pertaining to machine performance to next shift upon their arrival. Monitor machine shut downs where applicable to ensure proper wash up of machines at end of shift; ensure work area is clean. Understand and uphold quality standards. Understand and uphold productivity goals. Perform other tasks as requested.



Position Requirements:



Ability, attitude, and interest to understand the manufacturing operations of NPC. Ability to understand, communicate and apply instructions. Must provide reliability through attendance and punctuality. Demonstrate, uphold and convey positive safety and security attitude. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand to perform job function throughout shift. Exposure to noise; must wear hearing protection throughout shift.



Minimum Qualifications:



High school diploma or GED. Experience performing as a Machine Adjuster working with envelope machines. High degree of mechanical aptitude. Previous Flexo printing experience required. Good communication skills, i.e. ability to work effectively with coworkers and communicate with all levels of management. Willingness to work overtime as needed.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)