Description

Starting wage: $23.64/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

To operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. To properly perform order and material changes and lining machine start-ups/shut-downs. To properly perform order changes and shut-downs on molding machines. This is a Safety Sensitive Position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Identifies issues, troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts, safely.
•  Notify mold tech, shift lead or shift supervisor in the event of molding machine irregularities.
•  Performs order changes: enters startup and shutdown into DelmiaWorks system.
•  Enters all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking.
• Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements.
•  Samples and visually inspects production every 30 minutes, document quality inspections hourly, and places product on hold by entering process correction (PCR).
• Prepares for color changes; notifies mold tech, lead or supervisor when color change is needed.
• Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
• Checks material quality and calls for more materials if necessary.
• Checks that all machine sensors, cap-guides and adjustable conveyors are operating properly.
• Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems and fills out maintenance work requests (MRO).
• Informs supervisor/lead if machines are not capable of running at standard.
• Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., clean filters, scheduled sanitation duties.
• Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers.
• Segregates, inspects and sorts scrap material.
• Relieves Production Operators, Mold Techs during breaks.
• Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts on a volunteer basis.
• Follows all GMP guidelines.
• Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM).
• Reintroduces rejected parts after physical inspection, if parts are good.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends Green Area Meetings;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Sorts through and visually inspects rejected cartons;
• Backup: Off Shift Production Operator, Mold Technician
• Finishes appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for position

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent;

Good verbal and written English.

EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical aptitude required.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Allen wrenches, calipers, scales, manual pallet jack, welding gloves, & face shield. Other equipment, as assigned.

CONTACTS:

Mold Technicians, Production Operators, Mold Technician – Lead, Production Supervisor; Maintenance personnel, Warehouse personnel, Quality Assurance Manager; Production Manager, Office/Safety Manager. 

BACKUP: Mold Tech / Production Operator

SUPERVISION:

Reports to Production Supervisor.