Line Operator

Responsibilities

• Work safely while adhering to established safety procedures and cardinal safety rules
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through 6S practices and visual management expectations
• Adhere to Lock Out Tag Out and machine guarding policies and procedures
• Be present during scheduled work hours and attend all required meetings
• Comply with Quality Management Systems by following established procedures, performing quality checks and ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Conduct first piece approvals in accordance with QMS procedures
• Follow established standard operating procedures to set up, monitor, and adjust production line parameters to achieve product quality and customer requirements
• Operate assigned production lines safely and efficiently while meeting productivity, quality, and scrap targets
• Review and interpret production schedules, work orders, blueprints, specifications, and standard operating procedures
• Monitor and document production output, downtime, scrap, resin usage, and quality data
• Prepare, stage, and organize materials, equipment, and tooling required for production
• Accurately input data related to resin, production, and scrap into computer system
• Expedite job changes, assist with modifications on other lines, and adjust blends on extruders to facilitate efficient job transitions
• Perform operator-level preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections
• Keep accurate and organized records and documentation related to production processes, including consistent updates to hour-by-hour boards
• Handle print plates, repair knots in rolls, address print ink drips, and manage blowholes
• Identify, analyze, and resolve process and equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot quality concerns, material flow issues, vacuum system problems, print defects, edge guide issues, threading concerns, and other production-related problems
• Escalate unresolved issues appropriately while assisting with corrective actions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months’ plastics manufacturing experience, preferred
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proven record of reliable attendance and dependability
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Mechanical aptitude with basic electrical and equipment knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, blueprints, and work procedures in English
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, resins, and additives
• Ability to learn multiple production lines and processes
• Computer proficiency for data entry and production reporting
• Basic mathematical skills