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Are you highly mechanical and prefer tools over keyboards and screens? Would you rather use your mechanical skills than a computer to set up orders and troubleshoot high speed production machines? How about earning 80 hours of paid vacation within your first year, and working in a climate-controlled facility? We are seeking mechanically experienced individuals to be Machine Adjusters at our Erlanger, KY facility just minutes from Cincinnati OH. Machine Adjusters operate all machines in the department, set up work orders to specifications, troubleshooting, and perform daily maintenance and minor repairs on envelope folding machines.SHIFT AVAILABLE:2nd Shift:  4:30pm-3:00am (4 10-hour days) + $0.75/hr shift premium when working the 2nd shift hours. Training usually takes place on 1st shift 6:00am-4:30pm, but can potentially train on 2nd shift.WHY CHOOSE WESTERN STATES?In addition to joining a stable 115+ year company, you will have the opportunity to earn performance based* PAY RAISES of $.35 at 30 DAYS and then up to $.35 EVERY 90 DAYS *until top rate is reached. *Employees receive *COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS, 401k + COMPANY MATCH, and 9 PAID HOLIDAYS and up to 3 unpaid sick days. Check out our Western States Facebook page to see some of the fun things we do at Western States!WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?Operates all machines in the Folding DepartmentExamines work orders to determine specifications.Inspects product quality according to quality guidelines.Checks orders throughout production to ensure accuracy of labeling, printing and packaging.Performs daily machine maintenance, change overs, and set-up of machines.Minor machine repairs.Troubleshoots minor operating difficulties including: analyzing machine operations, inspection of product, making necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and mechanical malfunctions.Performs machine wash-up and other general cleaning duties.Accurately completes paperwork to record labor, time and quality.Maintains accurate count of envelopes to boxes, cartons and pallets.Packs envelopes uniformly and neatly into completed containers while keeping up with machine speeds.Places die cut paper stacks into the feed of the machine.SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS3+ years Machine Adjuster or Set-Up Operator experience on RA and/or WD machines in a position of similar skill set and level of responsibility within the Envelope Industry preferred but not requiredExcellent mechanical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.Strong Analytical abilities: Analyzing machine operations, inspection of products, locating troublesome elements within machines necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and mechanical malfunctions.High School diploma or equivalentEnjoys hands on work, troubleshooting mechanical problems, problem solvingThrives working in a Team EnvironmentESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAbility to stand for approximate duration of scheduled shift (minus paid breaks), lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent, twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bend, reach, crouch, or stoop. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasoning, mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills for appropriate operations of the equipment.