Thermoforming Machine Operator

Pactiv Evergreen-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Kalamazoo, MI
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Thermoforming Operator| Kalamazoo | HIRING IMMEDIATELY at our Manchester Road location Do you have experience working as a Thermo Operator, Machine Operator, Plastic Molding Machinery? We want you on our TEAM!!! Position Description: Operates production equipment according to process instructions, shop floor control, and product specification sheets in order to produce a quality product. Leads the activities on assigned line(s) and is responsible to maintain a safe and well-kept area. Works closely with other members of the team to assure a cooperative and friendly atmosphere with regard to the daily activities of production.

  • Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment
  • Ensure that customer requirements are met or exceeded
  • Follow guidelines of sampling procedures and input of data to SPC system
  • Interpret SPC data and make necessary adjustments within the process control limitations
  • Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed that will produce various plastic parts, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime
  • Identify and troubleshoot needed repairs of machinery and utilize follow-up procedures of reporting
  • Effectively generate breakdown work orders and document other related downtimes
  • Work closely with process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine uptime
  • Monitor all blending equipment for proper and continuous feed operation to production line(s)
  • Assist in the training of supporting IP’s and other personnel
  • Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and diagrams
  • Ability to read and understand metric system measurements
  • Analyze and troubleshoot problem areas
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Supply cartons and bags to the Production
  • Move boxes of finished product from conveyor to trailers or other staging areas
  • Remove unused and scrap packaging materials from the line and transport them to the Middle warehouse for storage or recycling
  • Ability to accurately control inventory throughout the entire process
  • Other duties as necessary
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
  • Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust and teamwork
  • Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems
  • Ability to effectively report shift activities
  • Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures
  • Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operation
  • Demonstrates ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner
  • Demonstrates ability to perform Root Cause Analysis, implement corrective action and understand cause and effect
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process sheets and allowable adjustments
  • Demonstrates ability for ongoing cooperation with Maintenance Dept. regarding equipment operation and needed repairs
  • Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant
  • Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
  • Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order
  • Can demonstrate proper procedure used to grind scrap plastic for reuse
  • Demonstrates ability to perform quality checks per procedure
  • Demonstrates ability to sort out-of-spec product for regrind
  • Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainer
  • Can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of thermoforming machinery and company specific products being manufactured
  • Can demonstrate a good working knowledge of the properties of plastics
  • Can demonstrate ability to appropriately install dies onto machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools
  • Can demonstrate proper procedure used to activate machine to close dies and inject plastics into dies to cast part
  • Can demonstrate ability to read specifications to determine set-up and prescribed temperature and time settings to mold or cast plastic materials
  • Ability to operate thermoforming and/or blending equipment and peripherals
  • Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required
  • Ability to maintain optimum machine efficiencies and up time
  • Ability to set machine controls to regulate molding temperature, volume of plastics, molding pressure and time according to procedures
  • Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them
  • Demonstrates attention to detail focusing on accuracy.
  • Demonstrates ability to accurately identify differences between major & minor defects
  • Inspect and enter mold shot every 60-90 minutes
  • Demonstrates knowledge of FK products and materials and can differentiate between them
  • Demonstrates ability to be a self starter and work independently to complete assignments/responsibilities
  • Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workload as required
  • Ability to think openly and be a good listener to decipher information and come to resolution.
  • Can demonstrate ability to accurately count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled, using daily production sheet or work ticket
  • Can demonstrate ability to control or tend conveyor systems that move materials to/from departments
  • Can demonstrate proper techniques used to arrange materials/items in specified sequence for assembly and/or distribution
  • Demonstrates ability to safely load and unload materials to/from designated storage areas such as racks and shelves, or vehicles such as trucks
  • Demonstrates ability to set up and inspect equipment, and make simple adjustments (Greenville only)
  • Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems (Greenville only)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three to five years of previous mechanical and or technical experience in a related manufacturing setting
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Acceptable score acquired on the Fabri-Kal Corporation mechanical aptitude test
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Work with little to no supervision
  • Must be able to: Work a 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
  • Climb
  • Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Lift and carry products weighing up to 75 lbs.
  • Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision insurance
  • well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
  • skills development
  • advanced education programs
  • training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
  • company and industry training curricula
  • support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization
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