Thermoform Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

The position is responsible for the set up and operation of Gemstar's roto-molding equipment to produce parts per specifications pertaining to size, warpage, and aesthetics.

Wage Range

USD $22.59 - $29.91 per Hour (Posted range is inclusive of an additional 10% shift premium for working on 2nd Shift)

Location

Cannon Falls, MN

Schedule

5/8 hour days 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM (Monday through Friday)

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates thermoforming machines, including inserting proper molds and vacuum boxes, establishing proper heating and cooling cycles to ensure uniform part structures as indicated by work order and/or blueprints.
• Ensures that the selected mold has all required options such as stacking ribs, feet, name plates and logos.
• Sets up operations for various processes including routing, drilling, and trimming.
• Places plastic sheets in comet machine, and activates heating, forming, and cooling cycles.
• Removes formed sheet from the press, and places additional material in the press for further cycling.
• Trims the formed material to prescribed size by use of band or table saws and cleans edges by a deburring process.
• Visually inspects completed parts to ensure acceptable quality and may apply bondo to holes or scars on shells in order to repair or improve the appearance of the part.
• Returns molds to the proper storage area after completion of the production cycles.
• Maintains an accurate count of parts produced and rejected during the shift and makes appropriate entries on production records.
• Places parts in an orderly pile and forwards parts to the next following production stage.
• Cuts scrap material for disposal and maintains a neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Provides maintenance on presses including lubricating and replacing cylinders as necessary.
• Constantly looks for means of improving the efficiency of the process in terms of inventory or use of materials.
• Cuts blanks from sheet stock as required in preparation for daily production requirements.
• Boxes and marks all ABS parts as required.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and always follows approved safety procedures.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
• Aware of ISO standards and Gemstar’s quality management system.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High level of mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program