Production Operator- IA

PHOENIX CLOSURES•Davenport, IA

14m•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for operating lining and molding auxiliary equipment, performing order and material changes, and managing machine start-ups and shut-downs. This role requires troubleshooting skills to ensure the production of quality parts safely. The position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
Good verbal and written English.
Mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

Operate lining and molding auxiliary equipment as assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor.
Perform order and material changes on lining and molding machines.
Perform lining machine start-ups and shut-downs.
Identify issues and troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts safely.
Notify mold tech, shift lead, or shift supervisor of molding machine irregularities.
Enter startup and shutdown information into the DelmiaWorks system.
Enter all downtime reason codes into the ERP for tracking.
Verify raw materials comply with work requirements.
Sample and visually inspect production every 30 minutes.
Document quality inspections hourly.
Place product on hold by entering a process correction (PCR).
Prepare for color changes and notify appropriate personnel when a color change is needed.
Inform supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
Check material quality and request more materials if necessary.
Ensure all machine sensors, cap-guides, and adjustable conveyors are operating properly.
Inform supervisor/lead of machine problems and complete maintenance work requests (MRO).
Inform supervisor/lead if machines are not capable of running at standard.
Clean machines and work areas, including filters and scheduled sanitation duties.
Fill and empty color and virgin hoppers.
Segregate, inspect, and sort scrap material.
Relieve Production Operators and Mold Techs during breaks.
Act as backup for Production Operators and Mold Techs on other shifts for absences/vacations on a volunteer basis.
Follow all GMP guidelines.
Adhere to all safety rules and procedures.
Complete all necessary documentation for assigned machines and follow manufacturing Work Orders (BOM).
Reintroduce rejected parts after physical inspection if they are deemed good.
Perform any other duties assigned by Supervision/Management.
Attend Green Area Meetings.
Sort through and visually inspect rejected cartons.
Complete appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for the position.