Machine Operator 1st Shift - Filtration Group Corp

Filtration Group - Finishing is a leading manufacturer and distributor of OEM and replacement air filters, paint arrestors, overspray collectors, accessories and maintenance supplies for automotive and industrial paint spray booths as well as a diverse range of commercial and industrial HVAC applications. These products protect the environment, as well as improve the quality of the air that we breathe. We want you to join our team, and help us on our mission of making the world safer, healthier and more productive.

About the Role: 

Position Summary:

• Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate one or more pieces of machinery across multiple departments. 
• Perform operations efficiently and safely with minimal supervision. 
• Monitor production to assure quality standards are met. 
• Able to train new operators.
• Be able to shift between departments based on demand fluctuations in critical positions.
• Assist the Line Lead and Group Lead with ensuring the department follows the production schedule
• Provide coverage in the absence of Line Leads and Group Leads for supervisory responsibilities when necessary
• Start and stop machine at specified intervals. Operate machine(s) per specifications at standard efficiency.
• Perform set-up duties and make minor equipment adjustments as agreed upon with Maintenance.
• Immediately stops malfunctioning equipment and notifies supervisor or mechanic that repairs or adjustments are necessary.
• Report to supervisor any situation where the operation deviates from acceptable quality, production or safety standards.
• Monitor raw material usage and report excessive loss to the supervisor.
• Document daily production, as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and keep equipment cleaned at all times.
• Follow all company rules and regulations, per the Employee Handbook or department policy.
• Perform other duties as required. 
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds overhead
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools and high pressure washer
• Must be able to learn to operate machinery via PLC interface

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Benefits:

• Family leave 
• Health and wellness benefits 
• Health insurance  
• Training and development opportunities 
• Inclusive and engaged workplace culture 

Skills and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate in three or more departments on critical equipment
• Knowledge of company products and procedures.
• Customer focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to work overtime on short notice.
• Able to reach, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs.), twist, squat, push and pull.
• Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.   

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group produces mission critical products with high replacement rates.  Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.  With revenues over $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world and has a global footprint of 141 facilities in 28 countries. Filtration Group has over 10,000 employees who are united in their Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.