Plastics Operator

Roberts PolyPro•Charlotte, NC

22h

About The Position

Roberts PolyPro is seeking several plastics line operators to operate plastic manufacturing production lines and produce quality products at standard production rates. Operators may vary prescribed operating conditions as needed to maintain product quality. They are responsible for safety, product quality, cleanliness, and efficiency in their assigned area, and report to the Shift Team Leader. The role includes monitoring and documenting production and quality processes, maintaining equipment and work areas, and communicating issues and improvement opportunities. Operators should be able to perform the job requirements with minimal supervision.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED preferred.
Overall knowledge of tools, instruments, standard test equipment, and plant processes.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to production equipment.
Ability to communicate professionally, read and comprehend written instructions, and interact with others.
Energetic and personable demeanor; self-motivated.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) to move products.
Flexible and dedicated to doing what it takes to get the job done.
Ability to document processes related to molding a part in a repeatable and understandable manner.
Available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Valid training certificate to operate a fork truck; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Operate plastic manufacturing production lines to produce quality products at standard production rates.
Adjust prescribed operating conditions as necessary to produce quality products and ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
Monitor product standards and follow quality-control programs and production quality processes.
Use basic math to perform quality-control checks.
Follow safety regulations and perform all aspects of the job safely.
Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of production machinery and the surrounding area in accordance with 5-S standards.
Change and load recipe data for the material handling system.
Change color, drain the system, and set let-down percentage.
Start up and shut down a sheet extruder.
Adjust the extrusion process, speed, bank, and pressure settings.
Read pressure settings to determine when the screen and breaker plate require cleaning.
Change out hot dies and set die temperatures to profile settings.
Set the roll stand gap and temperatures according to profile.
Communicate issues to the Team Leader, Maintenance, and/or Management to facilitate corrections.
Look for opportunities to improve current operations.
Complete documentation pertaining to the shift assignment and document molding processes so they are repeatable and understandable.
Sample new tools and communicate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality personnel to help achieve objectives.
Accept other responsibilities as assigned.