Temp to Hire - Machine Operator - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

We are excited to invite temp to hire Machine Operators to join our dynamic team here at CPI Card Group!

Here are some reasons you will love it here:

• Comfortable working environment in our brand-new building, climate-controlled facility.
• Potential for full-time employment offer after 75 days of work. Employees who transition to permanent positions, following their probationary period, will become eligible for benefits starting on the first of day of the month after their start date.
• Positive workplace culture that values teamwork and collaboration
• Thorough training on the machinery you will be using
• Supportive workplace that encourages growth and development

Current Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Hourly rate - $20.00

**Previous experience in manufacturing environment could earn up to $2.00 more an hour!***

The Automated Inspection / CI Machine Operator safely sets up, operates, and monitors automated card-inspection equipment to support the production of high-quality, secure card products. This role verifies job documentation and machine settings, monitors automated vision-inspection results, responds to defects and equipment issues, and maintains accurate production and quality records. The operator ensures products meet established requirements before advancing to the next stage of manufacturing. When defects, incorrect job information, abnormal equipment conditions, or documentation issues are identified, the operator follows established procedures, including stopping production and notifying leadership when necessary. Complex, recurring, or unresolved issues are escalated to Production leadership, Quality, Maintenance, or Engineering.

• Sets up and operates assigned CI / Automated Inspection equipment in accordance with established work instructions, job requirements, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Completes and verifies machine setup before production begins.
• Verifies the CI form is completed and matches the applicable floor router and job documentation.
• Confirms the correct job information, inspection recipe, and reference standards are selected before and during production.
• Monitors automated vision inspection systems and camera-based defect tracking for surface, print, orientation, registration, barcode, QR code, and other identified defects, as applicable to the job.
• Responds appropriately to machine faults, inspection alarms, stops, and rejected product in accordance with established procedures.
• Reviews and properly handles rejected or nonconforming product to prevent unintended use or release.
• Uses QMS quality specs to understand when adjustments need made to the recipe.
• Embraces AI functionality to allow for more efficient operations
• Stops or escalates production when inspection results, equipment conditions, or documentation do not meet established requirements.
• Monitors equipment for abnormal operating conditions and promptly communicates issues to Production leadership, Quality, Maintenance, or Engineering.
• Maintains accurate production, inspection, reject, and quality documentation.
• Supports changeovers, start-ups, and equipment adjustments required to maintain quality and production flow.
• Works with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve recurring defects and equipment issues.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and secure work area.
• Follows all company safety, quality, security, and operating procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to safely operate and consistently monitor automated manufacturing and inspection equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize abnormal equipment or process conditions and escalate issues appropriately.
• Comfort working with computer-based machine controls, vision systems, inspection recipes, and electronic job information.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, automated inspection, or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn machine interfaces and production systems.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, job documentation, quality requirements, and production specifications.
• Ability to distinguish acceptable product from nonconforming product and follow established escalation procedures.

Some Important Seasonal Employee Details:

• 90-day work assignment, which includes a 30-day attendance required period for training purposes.
• After 75 working days, you may be eligible for full-time employment if you maintain good standing with the company, including attendance, performance and teamwork.
• This seasonal position does not offer benefits, such as production attendance bonus, production performance bonus, double time, PTO or paid holidays.
• Overtime work is required

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily conducted standing or walking in a manufacturing environment and may include periods of sitting while using computer-based equipment.
• Environment is noisy and may require hearing protection and other required personal protective equipment.
• Work requires frequent use of hands to handle cards, materials, machine controls, and production documentation.
• Work involves sustained visual attention and evaluation of fine product detail and inspection-system results.
• Position may require reaching, bending, twisting, and lifting or moving production materials within established site limits.
• Work is conducted in shifts and may require overtime or weekend work to meet production requirements.

Company Overview:
CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance.   Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.

Benefits:
Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire.