Machine Op-Plastic Molding

Central IL•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring and explaining deviations from expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), completing machine and task-specific training, performing operator checklists, and collecting quality measurement data. The role involves correcting deviations from quality standards to ensure product specifications are met, monitoring and responding to deviations within SPC charting, and communicating problems, progress reports, and continuous improvement ideas to management, maintenance, and production personnel. The Machine Operator will also perform maintenance tasks as outlined by the Maintenance Manager, troubleshoot machine and process issues, and be responsible for personal development through goal setting, training, and participation in plant improvement teams. Additionally, the role requires promoting good housekeeping, maintaining accurate production reporting, actively participating in plant teams (safety, quality, sustainability, etc.), operating Powered Industrial Trucks, Boom Lifts, and Scissor Lifts per OSHA regulations, and producing the best quality product at all times. The operator will also perform scheduled production equipment changeovers with limited impact to OEE and scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks, managing these in Computerized Maintenance Management Software. Proactive identification and addressing of machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance, ensuring equipment is clean and in excellent condition post-maintenance, and tagging components for repair or improvement are key aspects. The role also involves recording parts removed from inventory and notifying the Maintenance Manager of low inventory levels. Potential hazards include slips, trips, falls, noise exposure, temperature exposure, forklifts, pinch points, cuts or abrasions, strain from lifting, heat from molding machines, and chemical exposure.

Requirements

Monitor and explain deviation from expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Complete any machine and task specific training as documented on Operator Development Plan
Perform necessary Operator Checklists
Perform data collection of quality measurements as directed
Correct any deviations from quality standards in order to produce product within specifications
Monitor and respond accordingly to any deviations within SPC charting
Communicate problems, progress reports and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance and production personnel
Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager and in response to machine malfunctions
Troubleshoot machine and process issues
Responsible for personal development by establishing SMART goals, requesting regular meetings with their managers, volunteering for plant improvement teams, requesting additional training, requesting involvement beyond their immediate job responsibilities, seeking higher education opportunities including continuing education classes and meeting or exceeding their self-development and performance goals
Provide suggestions for training topics
Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits to ensure plant appearance exceeds management and customer expectations
Ensure all daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are performed as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule
Maintain accurate production reporting documentation
Responsible for active participation on plant teams and activities including safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement which are required to create and maintain a World Class environment
Operate Powered Industrial Truck, Boom Lift and Scissor Lift per OSHA regulations rules and guidelines
Responsible for producing and/or packing the best quality product at all times which meet or exceed company expectations and customer quality expectations
Perform scheduled production equipment changeovers as outlined by the plant production schedule
Perform changeovers with limited impact to OEE
Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks as outlined by the plant PM program
Manage preventative maintenance tasks in Computerized Maintenance Management Software, as directed, including generating work orders
Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance
Ensure equipment is clean and in ‘showroom condition’ after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment
Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas
Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement
Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover
Record parts removed from inventory on appropriate documentation and Computerized Maintenance Management Software to maintain sufficient parts inventory
Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a reorder point

Responsibilities

Monitor and explain deviation from expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Complete any machine and task specific training as documented on Operator Development Plan
Perform necessary Operator Checklists
Perform data collection of quality measurements as directed
Correct any deviations from quality standards in order to produce product within specifications
Monitor and respond accordingly to any deviations within SPC charting
Communicate problems, progress reports and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance and production personnel
Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager and in response to machine malfunctions
Troubleshoot machine and process issues
Responsible for personal development by establishing SMART goals, requesting regular meetings with their managers, volunteering for plant improvement teams, requesting additional training, requesting involvement beyond their immediate job responsibilities, seeking higher education opportunities including continuing education classes and meeting or exceeding their self-development and performance goals
Provide suggestions for training topics
Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits to ensure plant appearance exceeds management and customer expectations
Ensure all daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are performed as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule
Maintain accurate production reporting documentation
Responsible for active participation on plant teams and activities including safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement which are required to create and maintain a World Class environment
Operate Powered Industrial Truck, Boom Lift and Scissor Lift per OSHA regulations rules and guidelines
Responsible for producing and/or packing the best quality product at all times which meet or exceed company expectations and customer quality expectations
Perform scheduled production equipment changeovers as outlined by the plant production schedule
Perform changeovers with limited impact to OEE
Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks as outlined by the plant PM program
Manage preventative maintenance tasks in Computerized Maintenance Management Software, as directed, including generating work orders
Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance
Ensure equipment is clean and in ‘showroom condition’ after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment
Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas
Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement
Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover
Record parts removed from inventory on appropriate documentation and Computerized Maintenance Management Software to maintain sufficient parts inventory
Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a reorder point