Thermoforming Machine Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates one type of thermoforming machine (i.e. Sencorp or Kiefel) which includes knowing how to: start/stop the machine, turn on/off heaters, clean molds and/or plugs, pull scrap at appropriate size and weight, install form tooling, install trim tooling, install picker tooling, install stacker tooling, locate hydraulic pumps, vacuum lines, water lines, shut off valves, locate the pressure form line, locate and explain pressure box and pin chain.
• Demonstrates machine safety knowledge (i.e. stanchions, e-stops, pinch points and other safety features).
• Identifies different tooling components (plugs, castings, trim dies, drapes, etc.).
• Removes tooling and installs new tooling as required to set up new jobs in less than two hours.
• Reviews the packaging guidelines / job packet prior to starting the job to ensure complete understanding of the quality and tooling specifications of the product being run on the machine.
• Utilizes thickness gauge/micrometer.
• Finds and understands part prints.
• Performs final packaging including labeling and wrapping of skids.
• Performs utility and/or material handling duties as necessary.
• Loads film and prepares back roll as needed.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and tooling as necessary.
• Notifies management of maintenance requirements beyond their ability so a Maintenance Technician can be contacted.
• Responds and repairs hydraulic leaks and water leaks.
• Maintains clean and tidy work areas.
• Performs facility enhancements and maintenance repairs on non-production equipment as necessary and notifies management of projects beyond their repair ability so a Maintenance Technician can be called.
• Acts as line lead in directing Runners and Packers in their responsibilities (in the absence of a supervisor or lead).
• Acts as a Packer when necessary to cover production needs and can pack at quote/rate.
• Complies with Display Pack safety policies and procedures and reports safety hazards/violations to supervisor.
• Performs lockout/tag out procedure whenever a thermoforming machine needs to be worked on.