Manufacturing Machine Operator - Growth & Hands-On Training

ALPLA Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life, disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to run production lines from setup through packaging. You will monitor quality, operate and adjust machinery, and participate in mold changes as needed.

This frontline role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to specifications. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a demonstrated mechanical ability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical/mechanical background in Plastics Industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

• Overall line responsibility from production to packaging.
• Start / Stop the machine.
• Performs parison controls.
• Monitor Material control (weight distribution, regrind levels, watch tail lengths, etc).
• Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks.
• Prepare machine for mold change.
• Ensure goods are produced in correct quantity and in accordance with agreed specifications.
• Accurately records goods produced, and problems encountered during shift.
• Line clearance performance.
• Autonomous maintenance activities.
• Assists Machine Operator II/Shift Supervisor/Mold Change Team with mold/color changes as needed.
• Working together in a Team – Ensure team works together as efficiently as possible.
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around the machine and within department.
• Performance Metrics: Efficiency, Waste, Quality checks, Material Change efficiency and accuracy, Autonomous maintenance completion.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ALPLA Group in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to run production lines from setup through packaging. You will monitor quality, operate and adjust machinery, and participate in mold changes as needed.

This frontline role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to specifications. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a demonstrated mechanical ability.