Machine Operator 7p-7a

Genpak • Carthage, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates Thermoformers, generally unassisted, to produce quality product within defined specifications. The role includes starting up and shutting down machines, monitoring machine conditions and instrumentation, making adjustments, completing quality inspections and production paperwork, and reporting malfunctions or quality issues. The operator works under the shift supervisor, with final approval by the production manager.

The position also includes packaging and stocking materials, maintaining housekeeping, troubleshooting production issues and seeking assistance when needed. The operator is responsible for complying with facility safety rules, using required personal protective equipment, reporting unsafe conditions and incidents, and promoting safe practices among coworkers.

Work takes place in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment in varying weather and conditions that may include heat, cold, humidity, noise, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and forklift traffic. Physical demands include standing and handling product throughout the shift, frequent walking and reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and operate all six Thermoformers within specifications without assistance.
• Ability to recognize machine heating and cooling problems and report them promptly.
• Ability to perform machine adjustments and roll changes.
• Ability to operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels and read instrumentation gauges.
• Ability to perform product quality checks and distinguish good quality from bad quality.
• Ability to complete first-piece inspection and production-log paperwork accurately.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot machine or material problems using collected data.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form 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, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus. Corrective lenses may be worn with protective safety over-glasses or through the Safety Prescription Program.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, handling product, reaching, and twisting or rotating cores throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
• Recognize heating and cooling problems on machines and report issues immediately.
• Start up and shut down Thermoformers without assistance.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments as needed.
• 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.
• Operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments.
• Read instrumentation gauges and record heat readings for each machine.
• Perform per-roll quality checks for burning, cold cracking, and registration.
• Learn and follow appropriate packaging requirements 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 when needed.
• Accurately complete first-piece inspection and production-log paperwork.
• Seek assistance to resolve issues and return machines to operation.
• Maintain knowledge of product quality and distinguish acceptable from unacceptable quality.
• Keep work areas free of debris.
• Identify machine or material problems by collecting and interpreting data, apply troubleshooting techniques, and seek help when needed.
• Follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Comply with facility safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Report unsafe practices and conditions to the supervisor and communicate persistent safety violations to management.
• Intervene when coworkers engage in safety-rule violations or unsafe or unhealthy activities.
• Wear required PPE properly and report defective PPE.
• Report near misses, accidents, injuries, and musculoskeletal symptoms or disorders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed