Operator - Plastics - Hammond

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, L.L.C., seeks an Operator at the Hammond plant to support molding operations and part production. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and runs 12-hour DAY or NIGHT shifts with rotating weekends in a 365/24/7 operation.

You will operate molding machines, perform set-ups, inspect parts, and use quality software and Oracle for data tracking. A high school diploma, basic computer skills, and mechanical aptitude are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift up to 56 pounds and perform physical tasks on 12-hour shifts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding machines and automation as part of production.
• Set up molds and perform machine changeovers.
• Inspect molded parts and monitor quality using data systems.
• Maintain TPM and assist with housekeeping and safety checks.
• Record scrap and part counts, and monitor alarms.
• Reconcile job part volumes in Oracle.
• Support cell teammates with breaks and monitor visual metrics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-management

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, L.L.C., and a global provider of conveyance solutions and services, has a position open for an Operator in our Hammond plant. This person will work with a Processor Technician to manufacture plastic modular conveyor parts. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. This facility will be a 365/24/7 operation and this position will work 12-hour shifts DAY (6:45AM - 7:00PM) or NIGHT (6:45PM - 7:00AM) with rotating weekends. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox’s conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods. Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions. Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operations
• Execution of mold set ups
• Operating molding machines and automation
• Inspecting and packaging of molded parts of bulk pack and work cells
• Monitoring and recording acceptable and scrap parts
• Answering basic machine and equipment alarms
• Material change overs of Hoppers within cell
• Technical Operations Job set-ups including equipment, job kits, and labels
• Diagnostics of basic technical issues on auxiliary equipment
• Ensuring ongoing part quality
• Operation of quality software and data systems
• Utilizing Shotscope software to monitor jobs
• General Cell Responsibilities
• Supplying boxes, pallets, scrap bins and consumables from queue to workstations within cell
• Total Production Maintenance (TPM)
• Daily assessment of equipment condition and potential safety issues
• Reporting and documentation of cell issues through work order requests and shift summaries
• Housekeeping
• Reconciling job part volumes in Oracle
• Supporting cell teammates with breaks
• Monitoring visual metrics and responding appropriately

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to perform essential job requirements as set forth in the WorkSaver Functional Job Description for the plastics technical group: Lift 56 pounds safely, Stand and walk continuously while checking machinery, Obtain safe postures during lifting, lowering, reaching, pushing, pulling and carrying while working in awkward positions, Sufficient flexibility to safely climb onto machines, climb stairs, bend at the waist when picking up inserts and other tools, Ability to use one and two hands to push buttons, use small hand tools (including torque wrenches), Ability to perform frequent endurance tasks expending 5.6-7.5 METS.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, which include every other weekend
• Ability to work occasional overtime
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Stable work history in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Self-managed; ability to work well without supervision
• Team-oriented person possessing a positive attitude