Machine Operator: Blow Mold & PET (3rd Shift)

Altium Packaging; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Newark, Delaware is seeking a Machine Operator to run blow-mold, PET, and injection molding lines and support equipment. You will troubleshoot process problems and perform minor maintenance to keep the production line running and ensure GMP compliance.

Responsibilities include safety, quality inspections, line efficiency reports, and cooperation with team members on continuous improvement. A HS diploma or GED is required; training is completed within 90 days of hire date.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure.
• Introduction to troubleshooting and resolving process problems.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
• Perform audits, weights and quality checks. Machines may vary by site.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
• Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins and if needed into grinder.
• Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Move finished goods to designated area.
• Prepare & document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
• Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Skills

Blow mold experience

Basic mathematical skills

Basic computer experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Altium Packaging in Newark, Delaware is seeking a Machine Operator to run blow-mold, PET, and injection molding lines and support equipment. You will troubleshoot process problems and perform minor maintenance to keep the production line running and ensure GMP compliance.

Responsibilities include safety, quality inspections, line efficiency reports, and cooperation with team members on continuous improvement. A HS diploma or GED is required; training is completed within 90 days of hire date.