Thermoforming Machine Operator

Schedule : Day Shift | Monday – Sunday | 6 : 00 AM – 6 : 00 PM

Pay Rate :  $20.00

Position Description :

Under very little supervision, will be operating one or two forming machines simultaneously and conducting mentoring with other machine operators

Will adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials

Monitors machine operations and observes lights and gauges to detect malfunctions; presses control buttons to activate machinery and equipment

Turns controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow

Synchronizes the speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes

Executes advanced troubleshooting activities for thermoforming and related processes

Works to achieve the standard daily output rate when operating the machine

Enters daily utilization information into the plant PCM

Puts material onto and loads the machine; delivers pallets of finished goods to the proper area; builds carton boxes if needed

Achieves all production goals within established schedules and deadlines

Provides advanced troubleshooting to alleviate machine or forming issues and conducts adjustments as required; assists Maintenance and / or Set-up Technicians with machine issues as needed

No direct supervision responsibilities; however, this individual provides mentoring to other machine operators and participates in the on-board training (OBT) process; also, indirectly coordinates the work of assigned inspector-packers

Completes and fills out daily logs, forming condition sheets, heater checklists, locator cards and other assigned paperwork; completes all assigned cleaning / preventive maintenance tasks

Immediately notifies supervisor of any / any / all processing or maintenance problems on assigned line

Reports to work on time and follows company attendance policy and guidelines

Assists the Forming Supervisor with other tasks and / or projects as requested

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Position Requirements :

High school diploma

Bilingual preferred (English / Spanish)

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Must be detail-oriented and committed to following through to completion

Strong team player

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum 3 years forklift experience

Prolonged periods sitting on a forklift

Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and walking from one end of the building to the other

Manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits : Health

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