Job Description

Ability to operate on any one of the six Thermoformers generally unassisted. Able to communicate quality issues, complete required documentation, .

first piece inspection, production log. Report machine malfunctions and ensure good quality product. Performs work under shift supervisor with final approval by the production manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ability to learn and operator all six (6) Thermoformers within defined specification without assistance.
• Recognize heating / cooling problems on all machines and report any issues immediately.
• Start up and shut down all Thermoformers unassisted.
• Recognize and perform adjustments as needed without assistance.
• Check oilers on trim press and Thermoformers at shift start and fill as needed.
• Perform roll change with minimal scrap.
• Operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments as needed.
• Read instrumentation gauges to record "heat reading" on each machine.
• Perform quality checks (burning, cold cracking and registration) per roll.
• Learn proper packaging (boxes, poly bags) for each product type.
• Stock packaging material (boxes, poly bags, foam rolls) at beginning of production run.
• Produce product with correct width, gauge, and weight.
• Able to use a fire extinguisher.
• Understand and accurately complete required paperwork : first piece inspection, production log.
• Get assistance to resolve any issues to get machine back in operation.
• Well rounded knowledge of quality of all products.
• Housekeeping, must keep all areas free of debris.
• Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and / or material via collection of data and interpretation of that data,
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when needed.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to differentiate between "good" and "bad" quality.

Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIRMENTS :

• Stationary standing : 100% of the shift.
• Walking : 60% of the shift.
• Touching / Handling Product : 100% of the shift.
• Sitting : 5% of the shift.
• Useing Controls / Tools : 10% of the shift.
• Reaching-(Hand & Arm) : 75% of the shift.
• Shifting / Twisting / Rotating core : 100% of the shift
• Climb or Balances : 5% of the shift.
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl : 10% of the shift.
• Talk or Hear : 100% of the shift.
• Smell : 5% of the shift.
• Ability to lift : 25 pounds / Max.
• Employees may wear corrective lenses (with protective safety over glasses) PPE or use our Safety Prescription Program (Ask your HR Representative).
• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY :

The Thermoforming Operator will be responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, regulations, and policy procedures.

Employee's responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Compliance with all facility rules and regulations.
• Report any unsafe practices and / or conditions to their Supervisor.
• Maintain floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees, who may engage in rule violations and / or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
• Communicate to Management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and / or procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) / properly and reporting any defective PPE.
• Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Employees will be working in a Manufacturing and / or Warehouse environment in all types of weather. Conditions may range from and include : hot, cold, humid, loud, working near airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Lockout / Tagout Certifications. (In house training and licensing).

Last updated : 2024-04-27