Production Operator- IA

POSITION SUMMARY:

To operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. To properly perform order and material changes and lining machine start-ups/shut-downs. To properly perform order changes and shut-downs on molding machines. This is a Safety Sensitive Position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies issues, troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts, safely.
• Notify mold tech, shift lead or shift supervisor in the event of molding machine irregularities.
• Performs order changes: enters startup and shutdown into DelmiaWorks system.
• Enters all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking.
• Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements.
• Samples and visually inspects production every 30 minutes, document quality inspections hourly, and places product on hold by entering process correction (PCR).
• Prepares for color changes; notifies mold tech, lead or supervisor when color change is needed.
• Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
• Checks material quality and calls for more materials if necessary.
• Checks that all machine sensors, cap-guides and adjustable conveyors are operating properly.
• Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems and fills out maintenance work requests (MRO).
• Informs supervisor/lead if machines are not capable of running at standard.
• Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., clean filters, scheduled sanitation duties.
• Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers.
• Segregates, inspects and sorts scrap material.
• Relieves Production Operators, Mold Techs during breaks.
• Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts on a volunteer basis.
• Follows all GMP guidelines.
• Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM).
• Reintroduces rejected parts after physical inspection, if parts are good.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends Green Area Meetings;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety and GMP related policies and procedures;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Sorts through and visually inspects rejected cartons;
• Backup: Off Shift Production Operator, Mold Technician
• Finishes appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for position

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent;
• Good verbal and written English.

EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical aptitude required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Pushing or Pulling (5-25 lbs. typically 40 – 70% of the day) – broom, scrap boxes/gaylords; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) – color barrels, liner material;
• Lifting or Carrying (5-25 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – scrap material; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) buckets of color;
• Simple grasping (15-70%);
• Firm grasping (15-70%).

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Allen wrenches, calipers, scales, manual pallet jack, welding gloves, & face shield. Other equipment, as assigned.

CONTACTS:

• Mold Technicians, Production Operators, Mold Technician – Lead, Production Supervisor; Maintenance personnel, Warehouse personnel, Quality Assurance Manager; Production Manager, Office/Safety Manager. 
• Backup: Mold Tech / Production Operator

SUPERVISION:

• Reports to Production Supervisor.