G.A. Richards Group

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

G.A. Richards Group  •  $17 - $21/hr  •  Zeeland, MI (Onsite)  •  21 days ago
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Job Description

Pay Scale: $17 - $21/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick time and PTO after 90 days!

Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Responsible for hot-pressing and cold-pressing veneer and laminate panels

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operate both the hot press and cold press in an efficient and cost effective manner - being particularly attentive to loading and handling safety while operating the press

Strive towards methods that make the press more efficient

Both lead and not lead work together to complement each other

Continually monitor veneer face quality, core quality, and exacting placement of veneer on core, glue spread, and evidence of loose veneer on all panels

In conjunction with Shipping and Receiving, accurately correlate orders with actual panels to ensure correct shipments

Prepare finished panels for shipment or delivery- including neatly stacking on skids, setting aside for customer pick-up, or stacking on shop trucks for further processing

Set-up glue spreader and completely clean at end of shift

Ensure that all components match work orders

Ensure that completed orders have correct quantities.

Run Jobs to ensure the part or consistent and correct.

Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Fill-in as needed or directed in other departments

Locate and look ahead at next jobs to maintain good flow for press

Assist Shipping & Receiving in staging materials and labeling skids

Ensure that skids are neatly stacked with top panels turned over

Operate/Drive a Hi-Lo

Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

G.A. Richards Group

About G.A. Richards Group

At G.A. Richards Group, we’ve built a quality, precision, and innovation legacy. With over 120 years of experience, we are a leading provider of manufacturing solutions for diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, Heath Care, agriculture, and general manufacturing. As a vertically integrated operation, we offer a full spectrum of services, from design and prototyping to production and assembly, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Our customers depend on us for innovation, efficiency, on-time deliveries, and defect-free components. To meet our customers’ needs, we are continuously looking for ways to improve our operations. Our goal is to be the best option for our customers and the strongest complement to their operations. We are continuously striving to attract the best talent and provide them with the greatest opportunity in order to most effectively serve our customers.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Year Founded
Unknown
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