Grinder Operator -2nd shift

TekniPlex•Town of Orangetown, NY

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-Seal (A Tekni-Plex Company) in Blauvelt, NY is searching for a Grinder for its 2nd shift (4:00 pm – 12:30 am). This position is responsible for grinding plastic materials which will be used on production lines using established standards and practices.

Requirements

High School graduate, GED certification and/or equivalent experience
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
Ability to lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral and diagram form.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Starts and operates the grinder machine
Collects materials to be ground at each production line
Keeps the working area clean and neat
Replaces operators when needed
Fills out reports related to grinding operation
Keeps a record of pounds ground for each production line
Set up and calibrate production equipment to meet specification of production order
Inspects product for conformance to specifications, visually or using gauges or templates, and adjusts machine to correct errors.
Removes scrap plastic and rubber to proper locations
Completes daily paperwork, neatly and accurately
Maintains all equipment and advises the Manager of repairs when necessary
Coordinates shift activities with those of other shifts to insure proper flow of information
Operate a production station as assigned by Production manager
Following standard methods and techniques, processes materials to ensure it meets customer and product specification, and alerts Manager when standards are not met.
Maintains operation of production equipment
Monitors machine specifications as directed
Observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction
Promotes safety, ensures quality products and actively participates in the continuous improvement process.
Performs other duties that may be assigned.