Machine Operator (6:55a-7p)
About The Position
The Machine Operator operates any of six Thermoformers, generally without assistance, to produce products that meet quality and production specifications. The role requires monitoring machine operation, identifying and reporting malfunctions or quality issues, making adjustments, completing required documentation, and keeping the work area clean. Work is performed under a shift supervisor, with final approval by the production manager. The operator is responsible for following facility safety rules and procedures, using required personal protective equipment, reporting unsafe conditions and incidents, and helping maintain a safe workplace. The work takes place in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment and may involve hot, cold, humid, or loud conditions, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and forklift traffic.
Requirements
- Ability to operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
- Ability to recognize machine and material problems, interpret collected data, troubleshoot issues, and seek assistance when needed.
- Ability to perform quality checks and distinguish good from bad product quality.
- Ability to complete first-piece inspection and production log paperwork accurately.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
- Ability to use a fire extinguisher.
- Powered Industrial Truck Certificate; in-house training and licensing are provided.
- Lockout/Tagout certifications; in-house training and licensing are provided.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to comply with safety rules and wear required PPE.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
- Recognize heating and cooling problems on all machines and report issues immediately.
- Start up and shut down Thermoformers without assistance.
- Recognize when adjustments are needed and perform them without assistance.
- Check oilers on the trim press and Thermoformers at the start of the shift and fill them as needed.
- Perform roll changes while minimizing scrap.
- Use micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments as needed.
- Read instrumentation gauges and record heat readings for each machine.
- Perform per-roll quality checks for burning, cold cracking, and registration.
- Learn and follow the proper packaging method for each product type.
- Stock boxes, poly bags, and foam rolls at the beginning of production runs.
- Produce product with the correct width, gauge, and weight.
- Use a fire extinguisher.
- Accurately complete required paperwork, including first-piece inspections and production logs.
- Seek assistance to resolve issues and return machines to operation.
- Maintain broad knowledge of product quality and distinguish acceptable from unacceptable quality.
- Keep all work areas free of debris.
- Identify machine or material problems through data collection and interpretation, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and seek help when needed.
- Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Comply with facility rules, regulations, and safety procedures.
- Report unsafe practices and conditions to the supervisor and communicate persistent safety violations to management.
- Intervene when fellow employees engage in safety rule violations or unsafe or unhealthy activities.
- Wear required PPE correctly, report defective PPE, and report near misses, accidents, injuries, and musculoskeletal symptoms or disorders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
