Forming Machine Operator Setup Technician

The Forming Machine Operator/Set- Up Technician is responsible for the set-up and operations of shuttle vacuum and pressure forming machines, rotary vacuum and pressure forming machines, band saws for rough trimming, table routers and slit saws for trimming while safety and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review Work Area Instructions, Pick Sheets, Bill of Materials, Work Instructions, Inspection Plans, Customer Drawings and Specifications, FPSS data, etc. to determine materials, process parameters and procedures for forming machines.
2. Press control buttons to activate auto cycles.
3. Record and maintain production and process data per Work Area Instructions.
4. Inspect and measure parts per Work Instructions, Control Samples, Inspection Plans, and Customer Drawings to verify conformance to quality standards.
5. Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and process deviations.
6. Adjust machine settings and controls; timers, pressure values, temperatures, etc. to regulate the forming process.
7. Execute set-up procedures for all forming machines (e.g., load tools and programs, running 1st parts, etc.)
8. Notify supervisors when formed parts fail to meet standards.
9. Demonstrate understanding of normal vacuum and pressure forming techniques and processes.
10. Obtain Forklift Certification according to Company requirements.
11. Follow all Company Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
12. Communicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers and others with whom we may work.
13. Contributes to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
14. Other duties as assigned

1. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
2. Basic knowledge of mathematics, including the use of tape measure, calipers and calculator
3. Basic mathematical aptitude and knowledge of commonly used tools
4. Ability to work independently on assigned task as well as to accept direction on given assignments
5. Ability to work collectively with team members
6. Exhibits solid time management skills and ability to determine priorities in order to effectively accomplish a broad range of activities
7. Professional appearance

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

1. Position in a warehouse environment and requires the use of various types of equipment (heavy machinery, forklifts, computers, etc.)
2. Requires light to heavy lifting
3. Requires continuous sitting, standing and walking

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.