Operator- 1st Shift

About Creative Foam

Since 1969, Creative Foam has been a leading supplier of cellular and non-cellular foam and plastic products for customers in the automotive, medical and composite markets. We have manufacturing locations nation-wide and in Mexico. Our longevity and success are attributable to our innovative people, an abiding passion for quality and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Competitive Benefits

• Compensation Package
• Safe working environments
• World class benefits
• Medical, dental, vision plans and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability, and ADD insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous holiday and vacation allotments
• Dependent scholarship program
• Wellness program
• Referral program

Major Function

An Operator is responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of their assigned polyurethane (PU) Machine.

Essential Functions

• Start up the machines in a timely manner.
• Parts coming off the line at the start of scheduled shift.
• Inspect and verify the working condition of the PU machine and its assigned tooling for ISO, Poly, hydraulic, water and air leaks.
• Prepare and maintain the tooling for production.
• Verify the tools are cleaned and ready to shoot.
• Wax preparation.
• Maintain correct machine parameter set points throughout the production shift.
• Cross reference the check sheet posted on the line.
• Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered into Plex and the line white board is properly filled out and maintained.
• Ensure that source inventories related to the molding operation are correctly labeled and maintained.
• Material Verification Process
• Ensure the assigned PU machine is producing foam that meets quality requirements and policies.
• Perform basic maintenance on the PU machine that ensures the foam meets quality requirement and policies.
• Pressure adjustments, Orifice cleaning and turning tools on/off.
• Ensure that parts being produced during the molding operation are correctly labeled and maintained to quality requirements and policies.
• PICCI Process Alerts appropriate personnel of quality or equipment deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Escalation process.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintains a clean work area and assists in maintaining the company 5S system.
• Follows Creative Foam / Dayton Molded Urethanes policies and procedures and promotes the organizations safety efforts.
• Positively reinforces production goals, standards, and work ethic in work area(s) as well as the entire facility.
• Performs other tasks as required.
• Consults With All internal departments.

1st Shift Hours

5:45 am – 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday