Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Pretium Packaging•Manchester, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for starting up, adjusting, and operating machines used in production lines to ensure proper and efficient operation and production with minimal disruption. The specific duties may vary depending on the plant. The incumbent will start up production machines, periodically checking to ensure machine set points are accurate. They will operate various production machines including extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, and silk-screen. Ensuring proper machine operation includes cleaning filters, performing minor maintenance, and monitoring while purging. The operator will verify that proper sleeves, boxes, labels, and materials are used for the line running by checking part numbers. Quality inspections will be conducted while the line is running, checking samples for compliance to specifications. The operator will respond to problems on the line by making proper adjustments to machines and notify the supervisor when repairs and maintenance are required. They will re-start machines after maintenance is completed and prepare paperwork/documentation on problems, cause, and solutions. Production and/or quality data will be recorded (manually or via data collector), and the production run will be closed out. The operator is responsible for keeping the area clean and free of debris, enforcing all safety and housekeeping policies and practices. They will also assist with training other Technician Operators and provide relief for breaks and lunches. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned. The role is responsible for food safety, food quality, and site safety.

Requirements

Requires a high school education or equivalent plus mechanical training/aptitude and technical training on packaging, plastics and printing equipment.
Requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years experience operating machines used in the packaging/plastics industry to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position.
Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level.
Competent in practical application of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure; calculate fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, variables and formulas.
Ability to apply rational principles to solve practical problems and deal with several concrete variables in standardized situations and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Computer skills at a basic to intermediate level, including use of CNC machines.
Standing, walking, bending, lifting, moving, talking, hearing, pushing, carrying, reaching, and grasping.
Flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination, or part time concentrated attention and coordination.
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Light to medium work – exert up to 50 pounds of force continuously and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

May require fork truck license

Responsibilities

Start up production machines; periodically check to ensure machine set points are accurate.
Operate various production machines (extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, silk-screen).
Ensure proper operation of machines; clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and monitor while purging.
Ensure proper sleeves, boxes, labels and materials are used for the line running (verify by part numbers).
Conduct quality inspections while line is running, check samples for compliance to specifications.
Respond to problems on the line making proper adjustments to machines.
Notify supervisor when repairs and maintenance are required.
Re-start machines after maintenance is completed.
Prepare paperwork/documentation on problems, cause and solutions.
Record production and/or quality data (manual/data collector). Close out production run.
Keep area clean and free of debris, enforce all safety and housekeeping policies and practices.
Assist with training other Technician Operators on various aspects of the job.
Provide relief for breaks and lunches.
Perform other related duties and special projects.
Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.
May make boxes, pack and/or test various products.
May attach labels to products.