Position title
Machine Adjuster
Essential Functions
- Read instructions from job tickets; set up, adjust, troubleshoot and maintain envelope converting equipment according to safety, quality and production guidelines
- Operate machines for trial runs and measure dimensions of product to ensure conformance to specifications
- Continually oversee all converting equipment in operation to proactively detect malfunction or problems expediently through observation and listening
- Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative, emergency and scheduled maintenance
- Provide critical information and job specific instructions while working closely with
- Machine Operators and Quality Control Coordinators in solving problems and optimizing product quality and operational efficiency
- Maintain production records and equipment logs accurately and timely
- Effectively communicate issues and concerns to incoming supervisor/team members to facilitate and ensure smooth transition of workload
- Provide assistance in training, coaching and developing Machine Operators and Machine Adjuster Trainees
- Participate in and promote team problem solving and process improvement
Comply with all safety requirements and ensure safety of others throughout the department - Understand and embrace Continuous Improvement and support a team environment
- Additional duties and projects as assigned
Competencies
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools
- Experience operating, troubleshooting and maintaining envelope converting equipment
- Ability to comprehend and execute complex written and verbal job specifications and instructions
- Ability to provide work direction, train and develop others in a supportive and positive manner
- Strong skills in math and use of a ruler (to the 1/16”)
- Attention to precision and detail, and a desire to achieve customer satisfaction
- Excellent problem-solving skills and desire to accept personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work
- Demonstrated openness to process improvement and change
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- One to three years related work experience
Physical and Environmental Demands
- Employee is regularly required to talk and hear; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Frequent lifting, pulling and pushing up to 60 pounds
- Frequent standing, bending, twisting, turning, balancing and reaching; repetitive use of hands and wrists
- Occasional crawling, crouching and climbing
- Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration; noise level in the work environment can be loud
Hiring organization

Beginning of employment
Immediately
Job Location
2100 Elm Street SE, Minneapolis, 55414
Date posted
May 7, 2019
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