Thermoforming Machine Operator

Novolex Corporate•Piedmont, SC

12d

About The Position

The Thermoforming Machine Operator operates and adjusts machinery within process limitations to produce plastic parts while maintaining machine efficiency and uptime. The role performs quality measurements according to SPC guidelines, interprets process data, and makes permitted machine adjustments. The operator works closely with process technicians and support staff to maintain quality and equipment uptime, identifies and reports machinery repair needs, and documents breakdowns and other downtime. The position works a 12-hour continental night-shift schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; training begins on day shift. Compensation starts at $22.16–$25.01 per hour based on relevant work experience, with weekly pay and a $0.75-per-hour shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of previous mechanical and/or technical experience in a related manufacturing setting.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work an 8- to 12-hour shift while standing and walking for extended periods.
Ability to climb.
Ability to heed safety warnings, devices, and alarms.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifts up to 75 pounds. Lifts over 75 pounds require a two-person lift or mechanical assistance.
Adequate problem-solving ability and ability to establish cause-and-effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in plastics—PA66 materials experience.
Plastic extrusion experience.
Injection molding experience.
Thermoforming experience.
Blow molding experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean, and friendly work environment.
Ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded.
Perform quality measurements following SPC guidelines.
Interpret data and make necessary machine adjustments within process control limitations.
Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed to produce various plastic parts while maintaining optimum operating efficiency and uptime.
Identify and troubleshoot needed machinery repairs and follow reporting procedures.
Generate breakdown work orders and document related downtime.
Work closely with the process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine uptime.
Perform other duties as necessary.