Parkdale International USA - Hillsville, VA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Hillsville, VA
Crop Production
About the position
The position involves operating high-speed sophisticated machines in a production environment, ensuring their proper calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to maintain a smooth production process. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and company policies while performing various tasks related to machine operation and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Operate high speed sophisticated machines by managing settings and conducting tests to ensure successful operation in the production process.
- Ensure that machines are calibrated and recalibrated before and after production procedures.
- Arrange machine at the beginning of work procedures to ensure that everything is in order.
- Test the machine before main work begins to ensure it is in good condition for production.
- Set all machine operation information such as speed, size, and shape into the machine before it begins running.
- Insert all production materials in the various parts of the machine to enhance production output.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on all equipment in the department.
- Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as scheduled by manufacturers.
- Troubleshoot any mechanical problems as needed and determine actual faults.
- Keep department running trouble-free 24 hours per day.
- Inventory parts for the equipment to obtain a 'like new' state.
- Repair any breakdowns of equipment in a timely and thorough manner.
- Ensure that the equipment is repaired correctly.
- Strictly adhere to client job specifications and ensure good quality work.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
- Ensure timely preparation and availability of all production materials to avoid shortages during production.
- May need to carry a cell phone and be available for emergency callbacks.
- Be self-supervised and professional in all assigned duties.
- Maintain good housekeeping in designated areas at all times.
- Perform any other assignments as required by supervisor.
- Clean up machine parts after every work procedure.
Requirements
- Previous mechanical experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to learn and perform all scheduled job procedures independently.
