Operator- 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
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. Find your home at Creative Foam!
CompetitiveBenefits & 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 AD&D insurance
401k with employer match
Generous holiday and vacation allotments
Dependent scholarship program
Wellness program
Referral program
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Creative Foam wants to be a great service provider to our customers.
We recognize we can only do that if we are a great employer.
Our success is driven by the success of our employees.
Our culture focuses on these four core values:
Be Inclusive- Make a difference as a TEAM, work collaboratively and support others in our effort to greatness.
Constantly strive for perfection and quickly learn from our mistakes.Be Inventive-Never stop learning and push the TEAM to strive towards sustained excellence.
Aim to provide our customers with the most creative solutions in the market.Be Responsible-Maintain an equitable relationship with our customers, employees, stakeholders and communities as we develop as a TEAM.
Be Relentless-Demand more from yourself and the TEAM than you think is imaginable, this will drive change and only then will we achieve our goals.
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
10. Alerts appropriate personnel of quality or equipment deficiencies in a timely manner. Escalation process.
11. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
12. Maintains a clean work area and assists in maintaining the company 5S system.
13. Follows Creative Foam / Dayton Molded Urethanes policies and procedures and promotes the organizations safety efforts.
14. Positively reinforces production goals, standards, and work ethic in work area(s) as well as the entire facility.
15. Performs other tasks as required.
All internal departments.
1st Shift
Hours:
5:45 am- 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday
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