Grimco, Inc.

Manufacturing Associate - Set-Up Operator (3rd shift: 11pm-7am)

Grimco, Inc.  •  Manchester, NH (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Company Description

Grimco is a family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of sign supplies, serving customers across the US as well as Canada and the UK. Founded in 1875 and still privately held today, we've grown to more than $1.5 billion in annual sales while staying true to its roots as a family business.

At Grimco, our people are the purpose. Every member of our manufacturing team plays a vital role in upholding our standards for quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Here, your ideas and dedication fuel our success. Join a stable, family-owned company that invests in its people and promotes long-term career growth, and make your mark on the future of the sign industry.

Job Description

Summary

The Set-Up Operator prepares and adjusts downstream production equipment, including shears, roll winders, the Menzel, silicone applicators, Corona treaters, and Maxson sheeters, to work-order specifications. You will set blade widths, sheet lengths, corona settings, belt speed, air pressure, and tension to deliver accurate, consistent product with minimal startup scrap. No minimum experience is required; related manufacturing or machine-operation experience is preferred.

  • Work Schedule: 11pm-7am
  • Shift Differential: $1.50

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and verify Corona treater gaps and wattage to work-order specifications; inspect electrode alignment and treatment consistency; coordinate dyne testing with Quality Control (QC) when required.
  • Safely change and install Maxson blades; set blade widths and sheet lengths to work-order requirements, and adjust belt speed, air knives, pull-roll air pressure, and tension for accurate cuts and clean stacking.
  • Prepare equipment for startup; route initial trim and scrap properly, keep startup scrap out of finished pallets, and verify pallets, slip sheets, and labels are staged before full-speed production.
  • Perform periodic QC checks, identify downstream sheet defects, and make authorized adjustments to limit waste.
  • Communicate equipment issues, defects, and adjustments to Extruder Operators, QC, and teammates; document key details at shift handoff.
  • Clean Corona rolls and electrodes using approved procedures; remove polymer buildup, scrap, and debris; keep the work area orderly.
  • Follow lockout/tagout and blade-handling procedures, use required PPE, and report unsafe conditions and near misses immediately.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and clear communication with line operators and QC.
  • Ability to read work orders, measure accurately, and follow dimensional specifications.
  • Ability to troubleshoot setup issues related to cut accuracy, web tension, and corona treatment.
  • Commitment to safe work practices, including handling sharp blades with approved tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, plastics, extrusion, or converting, especially with Maxson sheeters, Corona treaters, or similar equipment.
  • Knowledge of sheet handling, static control, and tension systems.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • Regularly lift, push, or pull 40–50 lbs; stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, kneel, and crouch; use small ladders or platforms.
  • Fast-paced extrusion and converting environment with heat, noise, static electricity, sharp edges, moving rolls and blades, and electrical components. Required PPE includes cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection as appropriate.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Medical premiums have remained unchanged for more than 18 years, costing only $16.50/biweekly paycheck for employee only coverage.

  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO with pay out options
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • 401(k) with Profit Sharing — 6% of total compensation
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Volunteer Time Off

By completing this online application for employment, you certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact in response to any inquiry made in this application may result in rejection of application or, if hired, dismissal whenever it is discovered. You authorize and release all parties from any liability or damage that may result from seeking, furnishing, or using such information. You understand and agree that, if hired, your employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of compensation, be terminated by Grimco, Inc. at any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice. You understand that no representation to the contrary is valid unless in writing, set a definite term of employment, and signed by the company's CEO. You further understand and agree that any job offer is contingent upon your passing, to the company's satisfaction, a drug and/or alcohol test, criminal background check and other possible screenings. You understand that this application is active for 90 days only, and if you do not hear from the company but still wish to be considered for employment after 90 days, you will need to fill out a new application.

Grimco, Inc.

About Grimco, Inc.

Grimco was founded in 1875 in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we have over 65 locations across the United States, Canada, and the U.K.

We focus on the distribution of quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes substrates, traffic signs, digital print media, vehicle wrap films, sign vinyl, banner materials, garment/screen printing, sign frames, screen/garment, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format printers, inks, software, and more.

With locations all across North America, we are locally stocked with ample inventory for our customer's convenience. Grimco is known for carrying the best products in the industry from our trusted vendors, including 3M™, Avery Dennison®, ORAFOL®, Clear focus, Sihl, General Formulations. We are also an authorized equipment reseller for HP, EPSON, Graphtec, Royal Sovereign, Fletcher, and Esko.

Following thorough industry research, Grimco introduced to the market exclusive product lines such as Briteline, Rise Screen Solutions, Hanley LEDs, MAXMETAL, Ion PVC, and Rad Grafix.

Grimco strives to better service our customers across the Americas through further geographic growth, where a location is never too far away. With around the clock convenience, customers can order online 24/7 through our websites, with added benefits like precise delivery times, pricing, and product availability.

We will also continue to represent the highest quality and most technologically advanced products available, always at a great value.

The brands you know, from a company you can trust.

We believe in selling within the industry to sign-makers and never compete with our customers. We will continue to employ the industry's most knowledgeable and skilled employees with experience to help grow our business. We look forward to serving our customers and their businesses in the future.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Sunset Hills, Mo
Year Founded
1875
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