What are the responsibilities and job description for the PET/Injection Machine Operator position at Altium Healthcare?
Location Address: 600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583 Work Shift: 12hr-C Shift (United States of America) The PET/Injection Machine Operator will operate machinery to produce pre-forms and/or PET bottles. The PET/Injection Machine Operator is also responsible for following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices. Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies. Operate an injection molding machine in order to shape plastics. Monitor production process and downstream equipment and makes process adjustments when needed. Verify pre-form attributes with the use of statistical process control techniques. Make adjustments to processes and makes quality assurance testing using laboratory equipment. Adjust machine settings to according to product specification. Troubleshoot and resolve basic mechanical and process problems. Perform maintenance on equipment. Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure. Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines. Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs. Train PET/Injection Machine operators. Prepare & document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other. Other duties as assigned by management. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. AS degree is preferred. Formal education in: Prefer an apprenticeship and/or formal training in the area of specialty. 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance Drive Value Creation Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer Act with Humility Treat others with Dignity and Respect Seeking Fulfillment in your Work We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging! We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.