Machine Operator- 3rd shift

General Plastics Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

General Plastics Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking a factory worker to operate and maintain CNC-related duties, ensuring production runs meet established rates and quality standards.

You will perform hand trimming, packing, labeling, use heat guns and gauges, verify samples, document results in the ERP system, and uphold 5S and safety practices.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Quality Control experience helpful.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Employee Handbook, safety rules, and Job Travelers.
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written or oral form.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Required to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine to meet established CNC rates.
• Learn techniques including hand trimming and scraping, polishing, and attaching components to complete parts for shipping per job order.
• Package parts and apply correct shipping labels; label gaylords properly.
• Use heat guns and sonic gauges to maximize quality and production efficiencies to meet forming standards.
• Identify defects by comparing to samples to eliminate blemishes, gloss, chill marks, warping or other defects.
• Log into all jobs assigned to and read the Job Traveler.
• Verify machine has a signed sample and current parts match the sample.
• Assess quality as required using test fixtures, measuring devices and/or visual observation.
• Set up and use a bandsaw to cut up and trim scrap to an acceptable size.
• Count parts accurately.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete, accurate, and turned in at end of shift.
• Enter information into the ERP system accurately.
• Keep the work area clean, organized and 5S tools in place; remove old paperwork and labels.
• Follow all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Abide by 5S.
• Demonstrate continual improvement in quality and quantity of work performed.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Quality Control

Mechanical Aptitude

Reading & Interpreting Docs

Manual Dexterity

Team Communication

Physical Stamina

Math Basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Makes sure the machine is running at or above established CNC rates.
• Learning multiple techniques including hand trimming and scraping, polishing, attaching components, etc. to complete parts for shipping per job order.
• Packages parts, attaches correct shipping labels and labels gaylords properly.
• Uses tools including heat guns and sonic gauges to maximize quality and production efficiencies, to meet established forming standards for production under general supervision.
• Identify defects by comparing them to samples to eliminate any blemishes, gloss level issues, chill marks, warping or other material defects.
• Logs into all jobs assigned to.
• Reads the Job Traveler and follows requirements.
• Verifies machine has a signed sample & current parts being machined or formed match the sample.
• Assesses quality as required using test fixtures, measuring devices and/or visual observation.
• Sets up and uses a bandsaw to cut up and trim scrap to an acceptable size.
• Counts parts accurately
• Ensures all paperwork is complete, accurate, and turned in at the end of the shift.
• Ensures information is entered into the ERP system accurately.
• Ensures the machine is clean and organized. Make sure all 5S tools are in place and accounted for and old paperwork and labels are removed from the work area.
• Follow all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Abides by 5S
• Demonstrates continual improvement in quality and quantity of work performed.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Quality Control (QC) experience helpful.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Employee Handbook, safety rules, and Job Travelers.
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written or oral form.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Required to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a hot or cool, dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy environment.