Adecco is assisting our customer in Southington who is searching for an Machine Operator II, 1st shift. The hours are Mon-Fri 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (weekend OT as needed) The rate of pay is $22.00 per hour. If your skills match the job duties below, please apply now! **Qualifications:** Knowledge & Skills • Good Verbal and written communication skills. • Understanding of and ability to use computers. • Sound judgment for use in machine troubleshooting and product disposition. • Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication at various levels and areas within the organization. • Must accurately follow both verbal and written instructions. **Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience** • High School Diploma, or GED with 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred; or Technical Certificate with associated relevant experience. **Responsibilities:** Position Summary The Equipment Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment, ensuring continued operation through interpretation of and response to machine faults, and line clearance needs. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** : • Perform start-up operation from power off/cold state; complete equipment and product paperwork, such as traceability and start-up checklist. • Conduct Level I required preventive maintenance tasks. • Participate in changeovers to include line clearance, system transactions, and associated documentation. • Perform work order set ups in electronic batch record, data acquisition and inventory management systems. • Pull test samples for QC in process inspection, remove completed production from machine and place in finished goods totes. • Fill component Hoppers/Bowls as required to maintain production. • Perform minor troubleshooting to diagnose machine performance issues; escalate to assigned Technician when required to ensure resolution. Perform line clearance activities and return equipment to proper operation. • Log hourly production boards with production and efficiency numbers; note issues that prevented goal attainment (downtime, waste, quality, etc.) • Submit machine repair tags to identify issues requiring support services. • Ensure that product not meeting quality specifications is processed under non-conformance procedures/requirements. • Maintain 5S standards in assigned work areas. • Model company values and support strategic initiatives. • Perform other related duties as assigned or required. • This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including knowledge of all standards, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes related to the site). • Engage others; promote and participate in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement. **Work Environment** • Work involves use of manufacturing equipment or close proximity to equipment. May be exposed to biohazards and/or chemicals. • Work environment can range from clean room and proper gowning requirements to a production area that is open, potentially noisy, and with moving equipment. • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull up to 80 lbs. • Recurring physical demands include standing, walking, stooping, crouching, climbing, bilateral motion involving hands, wrists, and upper body. • Concentrated visual attention to perform checks on products and components. • Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401k plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Sick Leave, where required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. **Pay Details:** $22.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance