Pre-Set Associate

Kruger Family Industries • Portage, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for pre-production set up and postproduction tear downs. Involved with mechanical set ups when needed and follows the daily tasks that are assigned by the Set-Up Coordinator. This position must also work to find ways to improve the set-up process, by reducing time and costs associated with performing set-ups, along with improving the quality of the process and quality of products produced. Must be able to work within a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. This position requires the individual to be a strong team player and an excellent communicator with a wide variety of people and positions.

Requirements

• Must be able to work safely and consider the safety of others around them in the workplace at all times.
• Must possess a forklift license.
• Must use ERP and Microsoft products for communication.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledgeable in the basic functions of thermoforming machinery and able to monitor and adjust when needed during operation to optimize production output.
• This individual must be able to set up, tune in and run all thermoforming machines and support equipment.
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents written in English is required.
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• The position may provide oversight and input to thermoforming, or other personnel involved directly or through the Production Supervisors, as it relates to shop activities for which this position is directly responsible.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of tooling, plug assists, clamp frames, fixtures, rails, lift tables, Ibeams and any other job-related items ahead of the actual mold change.
• Set up all required tools with all the proper fittings and mounting configuration for production.
• Perform tear down of molds after production run along with anti-freezing and prepping mold for storage.
• Must be responsible for one’s own work.
• Stage all tooling and required set up components at the in tool ready for production staging area prior to the required mold change.
• Submit warehouse requests and stage tools in assigned area to be picked up and put into storage.
• Must understand the Master Set Up Sheet process and system.
• Perform any other assigned duties or job specific requests as required.
• Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on the production floor.
• The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED