Production Operator

Are you ready to build a stable, long-term career with a company that values your time both at work and at home?  At Drylock, we know that balance matters, which is why our Production Operators work only half the days in a year while earning full-time pay. We are looking for dependable, motivated individuals who want to grow their careers in manufacturing while being part of a supportive, high-energy team environment. As a Production Operator, you’ll work with manufacturing equipment, develop valuable technical skills, and play an important role in producing high-quality products used by people every day. Whether you already have manufacturing experience or are looking to grow within a stable industry, this is a great opportunity to join a company that invests in its employees. Apply today and start building a long-term career in production!

Schedule: Production Operators work three or four 12 hour shifts each week, rotating from days (7am-7pm) to nights (7pm-7am) every 8 weeks. 

Pay: $23.60/hour (base pay + $1.00/hour shift differential)

As a Production Operator, you will:

• Demonstrate Drylock Core Values:  Safety, Respect, Ownership
• Perform typical machine operations to produce product:
  • to specification 
  • using defined good run settings 
  • meeting output, yield and OEE goals
• Prep, load and set parameters for raw materials
• Must be able to operate the following manufacturing processes:  cutting (dies, knives), gluing, conveyor, vision, and packaging (case erectors, box sealers)
• Splice material
• Read, monitor, interact with and respond to machines using PLC/HMIs
• Remove, install, and validate parts when doing equipment set up and changeovers
• Use hand tools
• Read and use a metric and standard tape measure
• Follow all procedures 
• Maintain a clean and safe work area 
• Perform quality checks
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on machines
• Detect deviations from normal machine behavior
• Troubleshoot to root cause when solving machine operations problems
• Detect and report product defects and questionable conditions

Production Operator Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1-year manufacturing related experience
• Minimum 2-years consecutive employment with 1 employer
• Ability to frequently lift 40 lbs (and up to 75 lbs occasionally)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills essential
• Previous machine operation preferred (onsite training available)

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Must be able to read and interpret work documents
• Must have the ability to work in teams
• Must have the ability to perform basic math
• Must have the ability to adapt to frequent changes
• Must be able to read and interpret production related documents
• Must be able to learn ERP system

 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:

• Hearing protection must be worn at all times.
• Safety goggles must be worn when working with the air compressor. 
• Cut resistant gloves must be worn when working with knives.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an industrial environment.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Benefits at Drylock Technologies Ltd. - Partnered with OakLeaf Direct! 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site health and wellness center
• Paid holiday and vacation days
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Built-in overtime & paid breaks for hourly employees
• Product discounts
• Employee prize giveaways
• Contests
• … and more!