Plastics Operator

Federal Mfg•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Roberts PolyPro is seeking several motivated plastics line operators to operate plastic manufacturing production lines and produce quality products at standard production rates. The operator may vary prescribed operating conditions as needed to maintain product quality and is responsible for safety, product quality, plant cleanliness, and the efficiency of the assigned area. The role reports to the Shift Team Leader. Operators ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications, follow production quality processes, conduct quality checks using basic math, and maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5-S standards. They operate and adjust extrusion equipment and material-handling systems, document shift activities and molding processes, communicate issues, and identify opportunities to improve operations. The position requires the ability to perform with minimal supervision and to take on other assigned responsibilities.

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.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with others.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
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 work with minimal supervision.
Ability to document molding processes 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.
High school graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate plastic manufacturing production lines to produce quality products at standard production rates.
Adjust prescribed operating conditions as necessary to produce quality products.
Ensure products produced and shipped meet quality standards and customer specifications.
Monitor product standards and follow quality-control programs and production quality processes.
Use basic math skills to perform quality-control checks.
Perform all job duties safely and observe safety regulations.
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 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 roll-stand gap and temperatures according to profile.
Communicate issues to the Team Leader, Maintenance, and/or Management to facilitate corrections.
Identify opportunities to improve current operations.
Complete documentation pertaining to the shift assignment and document processes related to molding a part in a repeatable, understandable way.
Sample new tools and communicate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality personnel to help achieve objectives.
Accept other responsibilities as assigned.