Machine Operator

Impact Environmental Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Environmental Group seeks an entry-level Thermoforming Operator to perform basic operations in the thermoforming department, forming heavy gauge products to spec. Responsibilities include post-form trimming, grinding, and assembling.

You will operate multi-station rotary thermoforming machinery, conduct quality checks, report defects, and communicate at shift changes while maintaining a safe, clean work area.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic multi-station rotary thermoforming machinery to meet quality and production standards.
• Perform post-form trimming using handheld trimming equipment to meet specifications.
• Operate drill machine and use a handheld drill.
• Complete required quality checks and report defects promptly.
• Communicate all pertinent information at shift change.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area.
• Provide relief to other team members as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Safety procedures

Attendance

Dependability

Oral communication

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Handheld trimming tools

Job description

Responsible to perform basic operations throughout the Thermoforming department in order to form heavy gauge products within designated specification. This includes post-form trimming, grinding and assembling.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Basic operation of multi-station rotary style thermoforming machinery at a rate that meets or exceeds quality and production standards.
• Perform post-form trimming using handheld trimming equipment to ensure product meets designated specifications.
• Operate drill machine and use a handheld drill.
• Complete required quality checks and report any defect in a timely manner.
• Communicate all pertinent information at shift change.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area.
• Provide relief to other members of team as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes all safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Communicates conflicting work/personal needs in a timely manner.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Follows up on assigned tasks; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Communicates pertinent information.
• Ethics - Treates people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works in an ethical manner and with integrity; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Disciplined in thought and action; Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Or Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and background check, which will include previous employment check and criminal history review.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach above shoulder; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and use feet to operate machines. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 in a manufacturing environment, the employee is frequently exposed to hot temperatures and moving forklifts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Personal Protective Equipment may be required when working in designated areas.