Window Operator
Oliver
Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day?
Oliver Inc. is hiring! Our growing Company is looking for enthusiastic talents to partner with our customers for all their printing and packaging needs!
With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on sustainability, Oliver Inc. offers speed, consistency and nimbleness as a one-stop solution for all of your printing & packaging needs. At Oliver Inc, our core values are part of the framework of our organization. We're passionate and enjoy our work! We value respect and focus on servicing our customers' needs by providing them with creative solutions that help build their brands. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.
The Finishing Window Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining high-speed carton windowing equipment used in the finishing department. This role ensures that folding cartons are accurately fitted and glued with plastic film windows according to job specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. The operator plays a key part in keeping customer orders on time while minimizing waste and downtime.
About the Role:
As our Finishing Window Machine Operator, you will:
- Set up and adjust windowing machines for each production run.
- Load paperboard blanks and window film rolls, aligning them to meet job requirements.
- Calibrate glue application systems and placement guides to ensure accuracy.
- Perform quality checks during runs to verify registration, glue adhesion, and film placement.
Production & Quality
- Run jobs at target speeds while maintaining quality standards.
- Inspect product for defects such as misaligned windows, glue overflow, scratches, or wrinkles in film.
- Complete all production and quality documentation, recording counts, downtime, and waste.
- Collaborate with quality control and finishing teams to resolve issues quickly.
Maintenance & Safety
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and part replacement.
- Troubleshoot and correct minor mechanical or electrical issues to keep production moving.
- Follow all plant safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, PPE usage, and housekeeping.
Teamwork & Communication
- Work with feeders, packers, and helpers to maximize machine efficiency.
- Communicate with supervisors about production status, material needs, and mechanical issues.
- Support training of apprentices or new team members when needed.
About You:
You're a fit for the role of Finishing Window Machine Operator, if your background includes:
- Experience operating finishing/packaging machinery, preferably in folding cartons or printing/packaging.
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform setups, adjustments, and light maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets, work orders, and quality specifications.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
Preferred:
- Experience on windowing machines.
- Knowledge of adhesives, films, and board substrates used in folding cartons.
- Forklift certification or experience moving materials safely.
Physical Requirements
- Standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs during shifts.
- Working in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and moving equipment.
- Ability to work overtime and flexible shifts as production requires.
Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.