Molding - Machine Operator (C Shift)

Polytainers Inc•Lee's Summit, MO

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor and Process Technician, the Machine Operator is responsible for safety, quality and attainment of production for his assigned group of machines during the shift. In order to achieve the above, it is the responsibility of the Machine Operator to ask for necessary support and help on a timely basis from the Process Technician or the Shift Supervisor so that he or she will have a successful shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
At least six months experience in an injection molding environment
Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below waistline.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from plastics training facilities preferred
Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of hydraulics preferred.
Injection molding machine operator experience.

Responsibilities

Re-Start machine with machine parameters already set
Shut-down machine for schedule down
Operator to machine Ratio assigned by Supervisor
Respond to Machine Alarms. Escalate to Process Technician within 15 minutes if troubleshooting is not successful
Basic troubleshooting of defective parts and adjusting process accordingly
Follow lockout / tag out procedure anytime maintenance work needs to be performed on the machine
Always ensure the machine is running to the master set-up sheet
Perform basic swing chute operation
Report any cycle deviations to the supervisor/process tech
During the shift, production molds are cleaned following the cleaning schedule
The stacking equipment is cleaned as per the checklist
Clean the machine, platforms and surrounding areas clean of oil, parts and dirt
Perform basic stacker maintenance and help troubleshoot for maintenance
Clean swing chute and companion chute and perform basic troubleshooting of swing chute
Clean drool every 3 hours from machine or as needed
Record running and deviations of machine process parameters in set-up sheet
Complete the mold run data sheet
Complete the stacker / mold checklist upon completion of cleaning and inspection
Perform data entry operation in Mattec unit
Complete metal contamination /PPMS /Mold cleaning sheets
Complete outstanding ensur training documents
Record any machine downtown on line inspection forms.
Perform color change that would be no longer than 15-20 minutes
Able to perform color change using liquid color unit
Able to perform resin/material change. In the case of blended resin, perform mixing to get the resin blend
Perform Line Clearance when there is a product change
Perform front line quality by looking at parts as soon as they come off the machine
Achieve shift attainment and escalate issues that impede attainment on a timely basis
Communicate quality issues and necessary information that would provide the next machine operator with success to achieve shift attainment
Always comply with plant safety and SQF, use appropriate PPE while performing various duties
Identify product at risk and escalate to Shift Supervisor
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Identify and involve in drool/purge reduction initiative
Escalate process change to Process Technician
Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
Ability to effectively troubleshoot and fix basic injection molding machine issues that result in quality or safety issues.
Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results.
Appropriately follow all lockout tagout and safety procedures.