Thermoforming Set Up Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Thermoforming Set Up Operator is to safely operate and change tooling on assigned thermoforming machines within prescribed time frames in accordance with NPX ONE standard operating procedures. This position achieves maximum changeover efficiency with minimal downtime, performs minor maintenance tasks, ensure acceptable product quality and maintains all required documentation.

RESPONSIBILIES/DUTIES: Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Consistent adherence to all plant safety rules and procedures
• Accountable to set up and operate thermoforming machines to maximum efficiency within established SOP’s.
• Works closely with processed engineering and recommends improvements to SOP’s and equipment whenever possible.
• Maintains acceptable standards of Quality.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area and ensures that all personal tools are in safe operating condition.
• Comply with all PFS and 5S requirements.
• Assist Department Technician, Thermoforming Operators and Packers in maintaining an efficient operating department, and share troubleshooting knowledge freely.
• Accurately and thoroughly records all necessary data as required. This includes job summary cards, SMED and TPM sheets as well as the setup of related documentation.
• Read, interpret and adhere to all set up instructions.
• Install, align, adjust and/or remove various tooling from the thermoforming machines as directed.
• Performs minor repairs and/or preventative maintenance (TPM) as required.
• Report need machine repairs to the Supervisor and on shift maintenance. Initiate work order requests where necessary.
• Responsible for the safe, orderly storage and handling of all thermoforming tooling.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues as either mechanical or material related.
• Communicate, cooperate and work effectively with other TSO’s on all shifts and with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel on a daily basis.
• Inspect & safely operate all required powered vehicles to include forklift and reach trucks.
• Inspect and safely operate overhead chain hoists.
• Safely and accurately use and interpret precision measuring devices; scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc
• Assists mold prep as needed to ensure the availability of necessary tooling.
• Actively participates in company safety programs to include safety inspections, JSA risk assessments, and safety observations as required.
• Must display a sense of urgency in completing their tasks so that plant and customer priorities are maintained. This includes working additional short notice overtime when required to meet schedule needs.
• Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHERS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

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