Plastics B Operator- 2nd Shift

TriMark Corporation•New Hampton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plastics B Operator is responsible for running plastic machines, assisting A Operators with setups, machine adjustments, and daily activities, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production schedules. This role involves monitoring part quality and production rates, maintaining accurate records, and communicating equipment or operational issues to A Operators and management. The operator is also expected to maintain a clean and orderly work area following 5S principles and adhere to all safety procedures and company values.

Requirements

Skill to set up and operate plastic injection molding machines (can be learned on the job)
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions or special instructions related to changes in procedures
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and give assistance to new personnel
Ability to interpret manufacturing specifications (blueprints, process sheets, daily job cards, operating instructions, etc.) in a clear and concise manner
Ability to stay positive with a good attitude and values Trimark’s Core Values
Judgment to perform basic machine setup
Judgment to determine overall quality of finished plastic products (An A Operator can assist as required)
Judgment to operate forklift and other machinery in a safe manner
Ability to set up production equipment with good manufacturing practices and operating procedures
Ability to perform shutdown and startup procedures on department specific equipment
Ability to ensure paperwork is completed & filled out correctly
Ability to ensure department work instructions and special instructions are read, understood and followed
Ability to assist A operator at times loading job information into JDE
Ability to ensure quality checks are completed for every job you are producing
Ability to perform operations in a safe manner at all times
Ability to identify operating errors and report to A Operator
Ability to help assist A Operator in fixing operating errors, tooling issues, and quality issue
Ability to identify quality issues
Ability to assist the A Operator with troubleshooting issues to help build knowledge and better understanding
Ability to convey information to others effectively
Ability to understand blueprints and measuring gages
Ability to understand how to read blueprints and determine good or bad
Ability to understand how to use correct measuring tools to gage parts such as calipers, gage pins, or any other specialty gages needed to ensure part quality
Knowledge of “TriMark’s Quality Policy” and its location
Ability to understand quality defects, what they are and how they happen
Ability to identify quality defects

Responsibilities

Review work schedule to make sure of what jobs are to be started or completed
Set up machine and check mold, air and water lines, and other adjustments to minimize safety hazards and help achieve highest level of quality production possible (assistance from A operator may be needed)
Test run first few pieces for quality check and make adjustments as required to achieve full production capacity as quickly as possible (An A Operator can assist as required)
Monitor quality of parts regularly to minimize time-consuming sorting, or waste
Monitor production rates to see that they meet established standards
Notify Process Engineer, Manufacturing Coordinator and/or Manufacturing Manager of recurring problems promptly
Keep accurate time and job records
Provide information to the A operator about any equipment, tool, or running issue
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition using 5S principles to minimize safety hazards and lost time accidents
Follow established safety procedures and policies at all times
Maintain a good attendance record
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform job functions in a manner that supports TriMark's mission, vision and values in order for the company to attain its strategic and growth goals