Machine Operator, 2nd, 3rd Shift
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Job Location:
Elkhart, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3rd SHIFT OPENING - SUN - THURS. 10 PM - 6 AM. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED VERY SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.
The Operator is responsible for preparation set-up start and running manufacturing equipment under the guidance of the Production Shift Leader. Accountabilities also include ensuring that jobs meet quality specifications manufacturing standards and that safety procedures are followed while working to continuously improve quality and productivity of manufacturing operations.
Essential Accountabilities
Machine operation
- Set-up operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce thermoformed parts to specification.
- Ensure maximum efficiency of set-up to include set-up time materials production rate and material consumption.
- Machine readiness - inspect machinery equipment and tooling prior to set-up.
- Identify issues which adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
- Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution.
Quality
- Ensure part quality meets established standards.
- Perform housekeeping duties.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Communication
- Complete all shift documentation/paperwork.
- Shift hand-off - go over job status and updates with incoming shift.
Safety
- Participate in safety programs.
- Follow all established safety procedures.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- One (1) year manufacturing or related experience;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Ability to read write and speak English to meet training safety and quality requirements.
Desired Skills
- Experience operating manufacturing equipment;
- Organization and time management;
- Computer and software skills;
- Knowledge of quality control principles and Statistical Process Control
Position Requirements
Work Environment Conditions:
Inside (other): Good Manufacturing Procedures/American Institute of Bakers certified manufacturing environment
Equipment/Tools Used:
Thermoforming equipment computers controls measurement equipment pallet jacks hand tools
Physical Requirements: Light work (lift 10 lbs): continuously - product & hand tools
Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.) regularly - product & hand tools Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.) occasionally - (three to four times per shift): rolls of material (using material handling equipment) Other Physical Requirements: Bending stooping climbing reaching twisting standing for long periods of time Mental Requirements Reading writing calculating interpersonal skills reasoning/analysis works with minimal supervision
Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):
None
Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test basic physical background check educational verification and reference checks (as applicable).
Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is general Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability veteran status genetic information or other protected characteristics.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Micrometer
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Sewing
- Manufacturing
About Company
Placon makes it clear that its place is in packaging. The company makes thermoformed plastic stock and custom packaging for retail, food, and medical markets. Its primarily clear packaging is made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET; the kind of plastic used in water and sof ... View more
