Machine Operator 3rd Shift (10:00 pm to 6:30 am)

Pretium Packaging•Saint Charles, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for starting up production machines, ensuring they are set to the correct parameters, and operating various production machines including extrusion blow mold, extrusion, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, and silk-screen machines. This role involves ensuring the proper operation of machines, performing minor maintenance such as cleaning filters, and monitoring machines during purging. The operator must also verify that the correct sleeves, boxes, labels, and materials are used for the running line by checking part numbers. Quality control is a key aspect, involving regular inspections of running lines and samples to ensure compliance with specifications. The operator will respond to line issues by making necessary adjustments and will notify the supervisor when repairs or maintenance are needed. They will also be responsible for re-starting machines after maintenance, preparing documentation on problems, recording production and quality data, and closing out production runs. Maintaining a clean and safe work area, enforcing safety and housekeeping policies, and assisting with training other operators are also essential duties. Additionally, the role may involve providing relief for breaks and lunches and performing other related duties and special projects. Marginal functions may include making boxes, packing, testing products, and attaching labels.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Start up production machines and 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.
May make boxes, pack and/or test various products.
May attach labels to products.