About this position
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
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.