Corrugated Box Flexo Machine Operator

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Corrugated Box Machine Operator to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various machinery used in the production of corrugated boxes, ensuring high-quality output and efficient workflow. Your expertise will help streamline our packaging operations, contributing to the overall success of our manufacturing facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about manufacturing, machining, and quality control to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Job Duties: Specific duties and responsibilities will depend on which machine you are focusing on. This will be discussed further during the interview phases and is decided by each individual's skill level, knowledge, and experience.
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all activities associated with running machinery. This includes staging, setup, operation run, quality and clean-up.
• Perform visual inspections of dyes and plates prior to install.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues and provide corrective action.
• Ability to work either 1st, 2nd, or possibly 3rd shift
• Oversee and perform basic preventative maintenance duties
• Oversee and perform daily clean-up duties.
• Ensure all staff on the machine are following and complying with health/safety rules and regulations.

Skills/Abilities:

• Problem Solving - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of industrial math including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Ability to calculate measurement conversion. Ability to determine the relationship between tolerances and dimensions in an acceptable range.
• Computer - Familiar with basic functions of database and operating systems. Can locate, open and save files.
• CAD Drawing - Ability to read and interpret CAD drawing including dimensions, symbols, notes and views.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Installation -Installing tooling, knife segments and printing ink to meet specifications.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of corrugated board to evaluate quality and performance.
• Material and Operation Analysis - Determining quality of corrugated board and adjusting settings accordingly.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience with corrugated box industry strongly preferred.
• Experience on the following machines strongly preferred; Flexo-Folder-Gluers , Rotary Die-Cutters, and Printers. Experience in complete inline Flexo machine is preferred.

Knowledge:

• Corrugated box types.
• Converting production processes.
• Quality control.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to speak and communicate in Spanish.
• Techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Pay: $ $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Corrugated Flexo - Machine Experience ?
• Have your worked in a Box Plant ?
• Do you have experience working on a rotary die cutter?
• Do you have experience with Print Plate and Printing ?
• Do you have experience with folder gluer machine ?

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX Required)

Work Location: In person