Polymer Production Operator

ACO, Inc.•Mentor, OH

10d

About The Position

The Production Operator will safely control various equipment to produce products on the Production Line. Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on location and product(s) being manufactured.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out general instructions
Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables
Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations

Responsibilities

Clean mold jackets and mold core, clearing away any excess flashing, wax, and foreign debris.
Scrape flashing from product.
Visually inspect for quality, i.e. holes, cracks, uneven rails, short rails, etc. tell Team Leader if questionable.
Set product in curing rack if quality is acceptable or scrap it if the quality is not acceptable; insert grates where applicable.
Remove from curing rack when next piece is ready, (leaving larger channels in the rack for two rounds) and move from curing rack to pallet or to patch area if needed.
Apply a thin coat of hot wax to top surface of mold only (consistency of wax must be liquid).
Clean knockouts.
Re-assemble jackets and end caps of mold so that they close properly. Insert K-rails or SK100 rails if needed. Make sure rails seat correctly in mold.
Check to make sure inner bars are closed, if not, pull inner bars firmly to right of mold using wrench.
Double-check that mold is closed properly. (There should be no gaps between the mold jackets and the end caps.)
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
Comply with Company policies and procedures