Machine Operator I

Cambro•Huntington Beach, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I will be responsible for the safety, efficiency, quality, and overall productivity of either the 330 Ferry 11/12 or 220 Ferry platform machines. This includes responsibility for cooling jigs, molds, and maintaining a clean work environment in and around the machine. The role requires adherence to schedules, accurate data entry into the Prism Information System, and the ability to set up and operate molds to produce quality parts according to required standards. The operator must maintain a good cycle rating, report any machine function deviations to the lead, and ensure molds are prepped in advance for efficient changeovers. This position involves performing scheduled mold changes, setting rotation and cycle times, coordinating mold changes to minimize downtime, and participating in color and material changes. Minor maintenance tasks, such as changing hoses or replacing fittings, may also be required. The operator must ensure machines and surrounding areas are kept clean and orderly, eliminate safety hazards, and monitor molds and machines for proper operation. Accurate record-keeping of cycle data, part weights, cycle times, and rejects is essential. The role also involves assisting in day-to-day production efforts within the designated cell and requires a strong knowledge of Rotational Molding and Mold Set Up processes on the specified Ferry machines, as well as an understanding of rotational molds, materials, and machinery. Reliable and consistent attendance, punctuality, and dependability are crucial. The operator must follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, attend safety meetings, and report safety issues. Effective teamwork, respectful communication, and accountability for one's own work and behavior are expected. Adherence to department quality standards and raising concerns to management are also key aspects of the role. The operator should understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture and core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service) and contribute to achieving department key performance indicators.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Comprehend instructions and communicate effectively.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Very good knowledge of the Rotational Molding and Mold Set Up processes on either the Ferry 330 or Ferry 220 machines.
Has a very good understanding of rotational molds, materials, and machinery.

Nice To Haves

ERP system experience with Prism, Intermec, and/or AS400 system
Bilingual in Spanish.
Forklift certified

Responsibilities

Ensures that the team has all the required safety equipment.
Ensures all the equipment, molds, machine and hoist are working properly, and reports any issues or problems right away.
Follows a schedule and enters data into the Information System (Prism).
Sets up and starts up molds as required.
Ensures that machines are producing quality parts according to required standards.
Maintains a good cycle rating as outlined by company cycle standards.
Reports any deviations related to machine functions to lead to be corrected by Maintenance Mechanic.
Ensures molds are prepped in advance to help ensure efficient changeover.
Fills up mold P.M. sheets and places with molds.
Performs all tasks associated with the scheduled mold-change, including changes for the purpose of testing new or recently worked molds.
Sets Rotation and cycle time on machine computer; orders or brings over cooling jigs; fills out pm sheet on returning mold, and also makes sure cooling jigs are returned to their location.
Coordinates mold changes to minimize downtime by bringing over or having brought over mold extensions, tools, supplies prior to starting mold change.
Needs to be flexible to complete mold changes that are in process at the end of their shift.
Coordinates and participates in making color and material changes to minimize downtime.
Performs minor type of maintenance as required, for example changes out leaky hoses, and replaces broken fittings.
Ensures that the machines and surrounding areas are kept clean and in orderly state during and at end of shift.
Eliminates safety hazards that they are able to correct.
Monitors molds and machines for proper operations.
Responsible to run molds to department cycle, and weight standards.
Gets assistance to correct problems if necessary.
Troubleshoots processing problems as they arise.
Responsible for accurate record keeping of cycle data, part weights, cycle times, rejects and specific assigned process check sheets.
Assists in day-to-day production efforts in their designated cell.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
Follow all department quality standards/criteria.
Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
Other duties as needed or required.
Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.