Night Shift Machine Operator

SIMONA AMERICA Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMONA AMERICA Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Machine Operator to operate an extruder forming thermoplastic sheets (PP, PVC, PE). You will read orders, set up runs, and adjust gauges, speeds, and changeovers while maintaining quality records.

Daily tasks include using calipers and micrometers to fine tune dies, assembling and disassembling equipment for cleaning, and packaging finished sheets for shipment. A strong safety mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced production line are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience appreciated.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and procedures.
• Basic math skills for measurements and unit conversions.
• Willingness to obtain forklift and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate extruder to form sheets from polypropylene, PVC & polyethylene.
• Read orders, set up runs and adjust gauges, speeds, and changeovers.
• Use calipers and micrometers to fine-tune dies and processes.
• Maintain accurate production records and pack finished products for shipping.

Skills

Reading orders

Quality control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklift certification

Job description

Machine Operator

Operates extruder to form thermoplastic Polypropylene, PVC & Polyethylene sheets by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of different materials and products to run product properly.
• Read and understand orders. Set up and run orders.
• Apply general mechanical knowledge of extruder and downstream equipment.
• Change gauges, speeds and coordinate changeovers in a fast paced environment.
• Use micrometers, calipers and other quality tools to adjust dies and process accordingly.
• Take machine apart as instructed for cleaning, replacing parts and changeovers without causing damage.
• Keep accurate records of production performance and quality documentation.
• Package all finished products securely for shipping.
• Trimming to clean all finished sheets.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

SIMONA AMERICA Industries is a leading manufacturer of high quality thermoplastic products. With over 100 employees at our Archbald facility, we thrive on the close working relationships and in many cases the friendships established among our employees. Professional expertise, passion for success and critical dialogue, but also a sense of enjoyment and the pursuit of common interests – this is the spirit that drives the global SIMONA family.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers and departments.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

With minimal supervision, demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems, interpret, resolving problems and issues using a variety of instructions or guides furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to become certified and maintain certification through an OSHA approved forklift, HAZWOP, RCRA, Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous certification, and Crane operation certification.

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. Frequent lifting or with other means for movement of boxes or pans. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers can also be expected.

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. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided.