Tubing Operator
Spectrum Plastics Master
Position Overview
This position is designed for a highly experienced and knowledgeable employee. The operator is responsible for performing equipment setup and startup for extrusion lines, bag machines, winders, printers and inline converting equipment. A successful operator will be mindful for product quality with a focus on minimizing material waste (scrap).
Essential Job Functions
+ All safety regulations must be observed. Operators must also follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
+ Identify and locate raw materials by reading and interpreting job orders.
+ Perform equipment setup and startups, bringing extrusion lines in and out of production including identifying appropriate resin blends and removal of non-required materials
+ Responsible for setting up inline printing including ink retrieval and ink return. Operators on shift when a job ends, are responsible to clean up and return the ink to the ink room appropriately.
+ Make adjustments to settings, including web guide settings, tension settings, width settings, bag machine and winder settings, Doctor machine setting, etc
+ Responsible for the setup, startup and operation of the bag machines and winders.
+ Responsible for providing supervision and direction for packers assigned to their extrusion lines as well as the mixer / material handler for their shift.
+ Responsible for quality of product that is being manufactured.
+ Keep work area clean / organized. No product or raw materials should be on the floor.
+ Perform Quality Control checks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
+ Documenting the run record for manufactured product.
+ Ability to train junior employees on equipment and process.
+ Willingness to support other Lead Operators in maintaining all extrusion lines.
+ Ensure that unused equipment is stored in the proper location
Qualifications
Non-essential Job Functions
+ Assist with preventative maintenance activity (screen changes / blade replacement / cleaning air rings / etc).
Requirements
+ Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently and higher occasionally.
+ Ability to work on a rotating 12 hour shift schedule (day / night).
+ Experience as a packer.
+ Willingness to listen and learn through on the job training from Supervisors
+ Basic math skills to complete calculation and measurement of product.
+ Basic computer skills to input data / interface with Material Management Systems.
Other Skills/Abilities
+ Be able to perform length, gauge and weight measurements.
+ Use of hand tools, such as wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers, tape measures, etc.
+ Be able to visually inspect product for defects.
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