What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Plastic Thermoform Operator l position at Symmetry Medical Manufacturing?
Thermoform Operator I - 2nd Shift Differential
Position Summary
Sets up and operates, with close supervision, Thermoforming machines. Inspect in process components using calibrated measuring instrumentation. Materials are of polymer/plastic sheets that must be removed from calibrated batch ovens and placed into forming machine. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.
Principle Responsibilities
- Ability to measure thickness and identify color of material. (Ultem/Radel and others)
- Ability to recognize proper sag time and engage forming cycle. Ability to recognize cosmetic defects and functional problems with configuration.
- Place parts in stacks on designated rolling racks. Record transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
- Put away molds
- Rack and load in oven
- Rough and finish trim excess off molds
- Inspecting molds from oven
- All other duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements
Credentials/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months related experience
Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic blueprint reading
- Usage of torch and pyrometer
- Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
- Good communication skills – both verbal and written
- Ability to read and follow work instructions
- Understanding of shop math
- Able to identify cosmetic defects in product
Other Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements
N/A
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
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