Machine Operator 2nd & 3rd Shift - AstroNova

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for AstroNova. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description. 

COMPANY NAME: AstroNova
JOB TITLE: Machine Operator
LOCATION: West Warwick, RI
HOURS:  Full-Time, 2nd & 3rd Shift

Job Description:

The Machine Operator is to set up, operate, and maintain press and accessories for printing,punching, perforating, rewinding, and other processes in the conversation of thermal paper or label and tag stock from raw materials. Machine Operators are leveled according to their skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate and maintain label converting presses
• Maintain and operate accessories for printing, perforating, rewinding and other processes in the conversion of labels from raw materials
• Assist with slitting, rewinding and packaging finished goods as needed
• Check quality, monitor equipment, and maintain a clean work area; perform preventative maintenance (5S)
• Ensure all product is manufactured in accordance with the correct specifications and production schedules

Successful candidates will have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1+ years previous related experience
• Flexographic, inkjet, and rotary die-cutting experience preferred
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills; as well as action oriented, be able to exercise sound judgment under pressure and constantly seek ways for continuous improvement.
• Mechanically inclined

• Ability to stand for long periods of time with the ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds 
• The ability to stoop, reach and bend is required.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island’s Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs. Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future and AstroNova will make the final hiring decisions. 

WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND’ S FUTURE
Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.