Summary Sets up and operates one type of thermoforming machine to meet customer and Company quality expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sets up and operates one type of thermoforming machine (i.e. Sencorp or Kiefel) which includes knowing how to: start/stop the machine, turn on/off heaters, clean molds and/or plugs, pull scrap at appropriate size and weight, install form tooling, install trim tooling, install picker tooling, install stacker tooling, locate hydraulic pumps, vacuum lines, water lines, shut off valves, locate the pressure form line, locate and explain pressure box and pin chain)
- Demonstrates machine safety knowledge (i.e. stanchions, e-stops, pinch points and other safety features).
- Identifies different tooling components (plugs, castings, trim dies, drapes, etc.)
- Checks schedule on a daily basis for planning purposes
- Stages material and tooling for upcoming jobs
- Reviews the packaging guidelines / job packet prior to starting the job to ensure complete understanding of the quality and tooling specifications of the product being run on the machine
- Utilizes thickness gauge/micrometer
- Finds and understands part prints
- Locates and delivers sample parts/bags at the start of every job
- Locates and delivers quality info at the start of every job
- Creates, verifies and scans inventory labels
- Performs first piece/part approval when running new jobs and signs off on it
- Performs quality checks on parts from each cavity every hour unless otherwise specified
- Performs final packaging including labeling and wrapping of skids
- Performs utility and/or material handling duties as necessary
- Loads film and prepares back roll as needed
