Machine Operator

Jacobs & Thompson has been in business since 1947, making us one of the most established and vertically integrated foam suppliers in North America. We are a dedicated source for customized Foam, Adhesive and Textile components. We are currently looking to add key TEAM members to support our continuing growth in our marketplace. If your looking to join a energetic, fast paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow we want to hear from you.

Objectives of this role

• Operate complex machinery safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Meet the production fulfillment needs of our customers
• Maintain high standards of company procedures and codes of conduct
• Uphold a manufacturing process that is safe, efficient, and sanitary
• Responsibilities
• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Verify functionality of safety features prior to machine operation
• Follow production instructions of written BOMs for Factory orders
• Set up and perform minor calibrations of machinery, as needed
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
• Operate machinery in a consistently safe manner
• Perform inspections of machinery to ensure efficient operation and production
• Maintain high quality of machine-produced outputs
• Required skills and qualifications
• Proven experience as a machine operator.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
• Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintain activity logs