Blow Mold Operator- Temp to Hire

Kraft Heinz•Granite City, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of a Blow-mold Operator is to operate and maintain the extruders, dressers, and regrind room effectively and efficiently while maintaining the highest degree of integrity as it relates to the safety and quality of this operation. As an operator you will understand the resin receiving process from the silo to and through the regrind room to the extruders. The operator is expected to demonstrate how to start up and shut down the mixer adjust the regrind rate and explain the function of switches. Must understand how the Conair system works and start up and shut down vacuum pumps, and how to clean air filters to maintain the regrind room. Must be able to start up and shut down the extruder and explain the function of both the extruder and the wheel. You will learn how to identify issues with the molds and how to correct these issues as they occur. You will learn how the dressers operate and what your responsibility is to maintain the dressers. The operator is responsible for some of the mechanics such as changing push pins, blow pins, or knifes along with the filling of fluids in the equipment to keep them running efficiently. There is a series of inspections and quality checks throughout the room that must be completed on a daily, weekly, and monthly timeframe. As an operator you will be responsible to conduct preventive maintenance as assigned throughout the operation. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Pass the Qualification card associated with their position, covering safety, quality, and job responsibilities.
Meet the assigned target level by the end of the training period.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain extruders, dressers, and regrind room.
Understand the resin receiving process from silo to regrind room to extruders.
Demonstrate startup and shutdown of the mixer, adjust regrind rate, and explain switch functions.
Understand the Conair system, start up and shut down vacuum pumps, and clean air filters.
Start up and shut down the extruder and explain the function of the extruder and wheel.
Identify and correct issues with molds.
Understand dresser operation and maintenance responsibilities.
Perform mechanical tasks such as changing push pins, blow pins, or knives.
Fill fluids in equipment to ensure efficient operation.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and quality checks.
Conduct assigned preventive maintenance.
Support and uphold Kraft Heinz Quality Policies and Procedures.
Participate in annual quality training.
Comply with and conduct quality activities pertaining to the position.
Support and uphold Kraft Heinz Safety Policies and Procedures.
Participate in annual safety training.
Comply with and conduct safety activities pertaining to the position.
Communicate, identify, and report safety opportunities.