Rotomold Machine Operator 1 - Morning Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications, product reports, and route codes.
• Prepares machine for production by positioning and securing molds, stops, and guides.
• Gathers parts by pulling and verifying materials listed on product report.
• Regulates machines by setting and adjusting controls.
• Maintains specifications by observing operations; detecting malfunctions; inspecting parts; adjusting controls.
• Ensures operation of equipment by working with the Maintenance Department on a comprehensive maintenance program.
• Offloads molded parts from machine by placing items in appropriate cooling location, using specified jigs and fixtures as needed.
• Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains molding department appearance by transporting materials to disposal area; recycling areas.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains compliance to environmental standard by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs any additional duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have equivalent training.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Must have knowledge of safety regulations.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. on average during a normal working day.
• Must be able to operate computers.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Must be able to read and interpret basic documents, safety rules and other correspondence.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

Work Environment

• Production area with exposure to noise and heat.
• Steel toed shoes are required at all times.
• Must wear required PPE while on the production floor.
• Must adjust PPE to meet requirements, as some specific areas may require additional specific items to be worn for PPE, such as bump caps, hard hats, shin guards, gloves, etc.

Physical Demands

• Carrying, pushing, or pulling parts to area.
• Lifting and bending frequently.
• Majority of the time standing and moving about the department.