Lead Machine Operator

AmeriTex Pipe & Products; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriTex Pipe & Products is seeking a skilled machine operator with 3+ years in an industrial setting to operate, monitor and maintain extrusion equipment and related systems. You will oversee changeovers, start-ups and shut-downs, while ensuring safety, quality and productivity on the line.

You will train or guide operators, collaborate with maintenance and supervisory teams, and help meet production targets with a focus on efficiency and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• 3–5 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience training or leading employees (Lead Operator / Shift Lead preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers, start-ups and shut-downs.
• Conduct routine inspections, safety checks and quality testing.
• Prepare production records and reports.
• Provide guidance to machine operators on production processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Quality testing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production. Performs equipment changeover, start-ups and shut-downs, conducts routine inspections, safety checks, and quality testing, and completes required production records. Troubleshoots process and equipment issues, and follows standard operating procedures to maximize productivity, equipment performance, and product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Follows LOTO and OSHA requirements outlined by the EHS department and based on the Standard Operating Procedures for this equipment.
• Always wears the assigned PPE and follows the PPE guidelines set by the business.
• Does not operate any equipment, machinery, or tool if not trained to operate.
• Ensures the Safety requirements and controls are respected and executed in their extrusion line work environment.
• Reports any non-conformance noticed - Safety, Quality or Process related.
• Sets up the materials as per the production schedule to ensure quality and performance of the line.
• Communicates equipment failure or malfunction to the maintenance team or Supervisor immediately.
• Sets the extrusion line to achieve quality and performance objectives
• Performs inspections and checks to ensure Safety, Quality and Performance.
• Executes the changeover process, performing the necessary steps to ensure accurate and efficient procedure
• Performs production line start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Completes and executes the quality plan in Inspecting and testing the raw materials and finished products.
• Performs material and production records
• Responsible for the production line Performance ( OEE, Scrap, Downtime, etc.)
• Performs process routine inspections checks to ensure process compliance, quality and performance
• Collaborates with team members and support areas
• Provides guidance to machine operators on production process subjects
• Troubleshoots production process and support systems issues.
• Other duties assigned by the management team to ensure the completion of production and based on the needs of the business.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED desirable but not required.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in an industrial environment
• Plastic Industry experience preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience training or leading employees. Previous experience as a Lead Operator, Team Lead, or Shift Lead is preferred.

1st Shift: Monday–Saturday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

3rd Shift: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM