RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Consistent adherence to all plant safety rules and procedures
• Accountable to set up and operate thermoforming machines to maximum efficiency within established SOP’s.
• Works closely with process engineering and recommend improvements to SOP’s and equipment whenever possible.
• Maintains acceptable standards of Quality.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area and ensures that all personal tools are in safe operating condition.
• Comply with all PFS and 5S requirements.
• Assist Department Technician, Thermoforming Operators and Packers in maintaining an efficient operating department, and share troubleshooting knowledge freely.
• Accurately and thoroughly records all necessary data as required. This includes job summary cards, SMED and TPM sheets as well as the set up of related documentation.
• Read, interpret and adhere to all set up instructions.
• Install, align, adjust and/or remove various tooling from the thermoforming machines as directed.
• Performs minor repairs and/or preventative maintenance (TPM) as required.
• Report the need for machine repairs to the Supervisor and on-shift maintenance. Initiate work order requests where necessary.
• Responsible for the safe, orderly storage and handling of all thermoforming tooling.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues as either mechanical or material-related.
• Communicate, cooperate, and work effectively with other TSO’s on all shifts and with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel on a daily basis.
• Inspect & safely operate all required powered vehicles to include fork lift and reach trucks.
• Inspect and safely operate overhead chain hoists.
• Safely and accurately use and interpret precision measuring devices; scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc
• Assists mold prep as needed to ensure the availability of necessary tooling.
• Actively participates in company safety programs to include safety inspections, JSA risk assessments, and safety observations as required.
• Must display a sense of urgency in completing their tasks so that plant and customer priorities are maintained. This includes working additional short notice overtime when required to meet schedule needs.
• Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Education/Work Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Language Ability: Must have excellent communication skills
• Math Ability: Proficient mathematical skills
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to systematically work through problems, can work with deadlines individually or as part of a team
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
• Travel Requirements – None
• Other (including certifications and licenses): Willing and able to obtain a forklift license.

Schedule: Train on 1st shift- 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday through Friday, for approximately 6 months. May be placed on 2nd or 3rd after training.

NPX One offers a nice life work balance and great benefits packages that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage- benefits effective the first of the month after hire date!
• Company paid life insurance and Short Term Disability
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan that offers immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Growth Opportunities