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JD Machinist

Calera, AL 35040

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Machine Operator - Precision Production Job Number: MD6728621018

Job Description

JD MACHINE OPERATOR
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a JD Machine Operator for a company based in Calera, AL. In this position you will be responsible for the operation of a form fill machine in the packaging of filled products as part of the food industry. 

Pay Rate 
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on experience

Schedule and Hours 
Start time varies between 6:00AM and 7:00AM depending on machine, normal hours would be 8-hours a day but, some mandatory overtime is required including some Saturdays.

JD Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities
May start out working in other production roles
Setting up machine for production by calibrating, cleaning, and configuring it to start a production cycle, may also include loading the machine.
Monitor, adjust, and document machine settings (such as speed) during operation to ensure smooth performance. Understand each setting on the machine, and how each setting affects other controls. Needs to realize what a 360 cycle is.
Inspect product bags to ensure quality.
Regularly testing machine operations and promptly addressing any issues that arise during shifts. Know when to adjust while running and when it needs to be stopped for adjustments. 
Immediately log any equipment failures, malfunctions, or maintenance needs in redzone. 
Able to perform PM’s on machines; Teflon tape, change belts, basic lubrication
Disassembly of machine for sanitation procedures.
 
JD Machine Operator Qualifications and Requirements 
Medium to heavy strength range-50lbs
Climbing ladders are required for set up. Some machines include platforms that must be climbed.
Strong math and reading skills.
Understanding of production procedures.
Must be willing to train on diverse machines and tools for the tasks.
High school Diploma/GED required, technical background a plus

Job Type 
Full-time

Benefits 
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance
• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)
• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsPelham@apstemps.com, or call us at 205.444.9774 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at 

Automation Personnel Services Pelham Branch
2145 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL  35214

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award from 2019-2024, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award from 2016-2024. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association and was named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For 2022 by CIO Views Magazine.
 
Our goal is finding you the right job!
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APSPelham
 
 

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