Operating Technician; Set-Up- 3rd Shift

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TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.

The Operator is responsible for preparation, set-up, start and running manufacturing equipment under the guidance of the Production Shift Leader. Accountabilities also include ensuring that jobs meet quality specifications, manufacturing standards and that safety procedures are followed while working to continuously improve quality and productivity of manufacturing operations.

• Set-up, operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce thermoformed parts to specification.
• Ensure maximum efficiency of set-up to include set-up time, materials, production rate and material consumption.
• Machine readiness - inspect machinery, equipment and tooling prior to set-up.
• Identify issues, which adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution.

• Ensure part quality meets established standards.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Complete all shift documentation/paperwork.
• Shift hand-off - go over job status and updates with incoming shift.

• Participate in safety programs.
• Follow all established safety procedures.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

• One (1) year manufacturing or related experience;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to read, write and speak English to meet training, safety and quality requirements.

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment;
• Organization and time management;
• Computer and software skills;
• Knowledge of quality control principles and Statistical Process Control.

Work Environment

Conditions:

Inside (other):
Good Manufacturing Procedures/American Institute of Bakers certified manufacturing environment

Thermoforming equipment, computers, controls, measurement equipment, pallet jacks, hand tools

Light work (lift 10 lbs): continuously - product & hand tools
Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.) regularly - product & hand tools
Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.) occasionally - (three to four times per shift): rolls of material (using material handling equipment) Other

Physical Requirements:

Bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, standing for long periods of time Mental Requirements Reading, writing, calculating, interpersonal skills, reasoning/analysis, works with minimal supervision

None

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.