<p>General Overview of AstenJohnson Employee Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>401(k) with company contribution of $77.50 / week </li><li>Holidays and vacation pay </li><li>Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans for employees and their dependents </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements available </li><li>Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and scholarship program </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Wellness Program </li></ul> <p>Machine Operator is responsible for working with an operator friendly robotic machine that produces seams of consistent quality. Closely monitors for any seam defects and follows the Seaming Procedure to ensure safe operation of equipment and the completion of all necessary paperwork.</p> <p>Essential Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Good hand-eye coordination for joining fine monofilament ends of forming fabrics. </li><li>Ability to produce seams of consistent quality, through observation and elimination of any inconsistencies. </li><li>Ability to understand and troubleshoot routine problems with materials and equipment. </li><li>Accurate measurement of required seam width. </li><li>Repair minor seam defects. </li><li>Ability to work well alone at repetitive work, and also work well with others. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide and measure up to 1/16". </li><li>Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. </li><li>Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. </li></ul> <p>Required Mindset:</p> <ul> <li>Promote safety and good housekeeping practices. </li><li>Positive attitude and team player mentality. </li><li>Must be a self-starter who is accurate, precise, and takes pride in their workmanship. </li></ul> <p>Education/Experience/Certification:</p> <p>Must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED).</p> <p>Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:</p> <p>Ability to work in a typical plant environment involving exposure to fluorescent lighting, potential ink fumes, contact with synthetic materials and air conditioning. Ability to sit, stand, lay on stomach and move about the facility for 8 hours per day. Ability to lift 10 lbs. up frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</p>