JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies.
• Follow SOP’s Work Instructions, Travelers, and other forms of standard work.
• Complete process documentation such as a Travelers (work orders), work instructions,
• Operate equipment in the Thermoplastics department such as extruders, bar and turret perforation machines, shears, clicker presses, and granulators.
• Perform startup and changeover tasks on Extrusion and Perforation equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections of tooling, components, and in-process parts.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate production problems appropriately to Supervisor, Programmer, Engineering, etc.
• Must understand and use good documentation practices and keep accurate records. 

• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on Extrusion/Perforation equipment and record in the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Inspect and maintain Extrusion and Perforation tooling. Assembly/ disassembly required.
• Create and maintain an inventory of perforation tool “hot spares” to minimize downtime.
• Manage and maintain the current and future tooling inventories. Coordinate with purchasing and inventory control as appropriate.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering team to update Work Instructions, Travelers, and other process and technical documentation.
• Assist in the training of operators and technicians.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to wear approved PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, work boots, half-mask respirator, etc.
• Must have basic computer skills (familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Experience with technical writing is preferred.
• Basic shop mathematical skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability and desire to be at work on time and learn new skills.
• Understanding and experience using basic measurement tools such as digital calipers, micrometers, tape measure, etc.
• Requires the ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, TPS specs, and engineering specifications.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous leadership/training experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with manufacturing equipment is required.