Overview
Thermoforming Operator| Kalamazoo | HIRING IMMEDIATELY at our Manchester Road location
Do you have experience working as a Thermo Operator, Machine Operator, Plastic Molding Machinery? We want you on our TEAM!!!
Position Description:
Operates production equipment according to process instructions, shop floor control, and product specification sheets in order to produce a quality product. Leads the activities on assigned line(s) and is responsible to maintain a safe and well-kept area. Works closely with other members of the team to assure a cooperative and friendly atmosphere with regard to the daily activities of production.
Compensation:
Available Shifts: 5:30am - 5:30pm or 5:30PM- 5:30AM on a 223 Schedule
Schedule:
Week 1 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours
Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours
Week 3 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours
Week 4: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours and so on
*PLEASE be sure to list your current/two most recent positions on the application, particularly if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.*
Benefits:
Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Employee well-being reward program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Child and family care support program
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
Employee discount program
401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
Responsibilities
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment
Ensure that customer requirements are met or exceeded
Follow guidelines of sampling procedures and input of data to SPC system
Interpret SPC data and make necessary adjustments within the process control limitations
Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed that will produce various plastic parts, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime
Identify and troubleshoot needed repairs of machinery and utilize follow-up procedures of reporting
Effectively generate breakdown work orders and document other related downtimes
Work closely with process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine uptime
Monitor all blending equipment for proper and continuous feed operation to production line(s)
Assist in the training of supporting IP's and other personnel
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and diagrams
Ability to read and understand metric system measurements
Analyze and troubleshoot problem areas
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Supply cartons and bags to the Production
Move boxes of finished product from conveyor to trailers or other staging areas
Remove unused and scrap packaging materials from the line and transport them to the Middle warehouse for storage or recycling
Ability to accurately control inventory throughout the entire process
Other duties as necessary
Communication/Teamwork:
Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust and teamwork
Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems
Ability to effectively report shift activities
Safety:
Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures
Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operation
Demonstrates ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Technical Knowledge:
Demonstrates ability to perform Root Cause Analysis, implement corrective action and understand cause and effect
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process sheets and allowable adjustments
Demonstrates ability for ongoing cooperation with Maintenance Dept. regarding equipment operation and needed repairs
Quality/Housekeeping:
Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order
Can demonstrate proper procedure used to grind scrap plastic for reuse
Demonstrates ability to perform quality checks per procedure
Demonstrates ability to sort out-of-spec product for regrind
Training
- Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainer
Operate Equipment:
Can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of thermoforming machinery and company specific products being manufactured
Can demonstrate a good working knowledge of the properties of plastics
Can demonstrate ability to appropriately install dies onto machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools
Can demonstrate proper procedure used to activate machine to close dies and inject plastics into dies to cast part
Can demonstrate ability to read specifications to determine set-up and prescribed temperature and time settings to mold or cast plastic materials
Ability to operate thermoforming and/or blending equipment and peripherals
Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required
Efficiency:
Ability to maintain optimum machine efficiencies and up time
Ability to set machine controls to regulate molding temperature, volume of plastics, molding pressure and time according to procedures
Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them
Inspection:
Demonstrates attention to detail focusing on accuracy.
Demonstrates ability to accurately identify differences between major & minor defects
Inspect and enter mold shot every 60-90 minutes
Product Knowledge:
- Demonstrates knowledge of FK products and materials and can differentiate between them
Organization:
Problem Solving:
- Ability to think openly and be a good listener to decipher information and come to resolution.
Inventory Control/Management:
Can demonstrate ability to accurately count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled, using daily production sheet or work ticket
Can demonstrate ability to control or tend conveyor systems that move materials to/from departments
Can demonstrate proper techniques used to arrange materials/item
