Thermoformer Operator – 6-Line Expert & Quality Checker

genpakinternalcareersite; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpak is seeking a Thermoforming Operator to learn and run all six Thermoformers within defined specifications. You will document production data, perform first piece inspections, and immediately report any quality concerns.

Work under shift supervision with final approval by the production manager, ensuring safe operation, proper packaging, and maintenance of accurate logs. This role demands strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and operate all six Thermoformers within defined specification without assistance.
• Recognize heating/cooling problems on all machines and report any issues immediately.
• Start up and shut down all Thermoformers unassisted.
• Recognize and perform adjustments as needed without assistance.
• Check oilers on trim press and Thermoformers at shift start and fill as needed.
• Perform roll change with minimal scrap.
• Operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments as needed.
• Read instrumentation gauges to record 'heat reading' on each machine.
• Perform quality checks (burning, cold cracking and registration) per roll.
• Learn proper packaging (boxes, poly bags) for each product type.
• Stock packaging material (boxes, poly bags, foam rolls) at beginning of production run.
• Produce product with correct width, gauge, and weight.
• Able to use a fire extinguisher.
• Understand and accurately complete required paperwork: first piece inspection, production log.
• Get assistance to resolve any issues to get machine back in operation.
• Well rounded knowledge of quality of all products.
• Housekeeping, must keep all areas free of debris.
• Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and/or material via collection of data and interpretation of that data,
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when needed.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to differentiate between 'good' and 'bad' quality.

Responsibilities

• Ability to learn and operator all six (6) Thermoformers within defined specification without assistance.
• Recognize heating/cooling problems on all machines and report any issues immediately.
• Start up and shut down all Thermoformers unassisted.
• Recognize and perform adjustments as needed without assistance.
• Check oilers on trim press and Thermoformers at shift start and fill as needed.
• Perform roll change with minimal scrap.
• Operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments as needed.
• Read instrumentation gauges to record 'heat reading' on each machine.
• Perform quality checks (burning, cold cracking and registration) per roll.
• Learn proper packaging (boxes, poly bags) for each product type.
• Stock packaging material (boxes, poly bags, foam rolls) at beginning of production run.
• Produce product with correct width, gauge, and weight.
• Able to use a fire extinguisher.
• Understand and accurately complete required paperwork: first piece inspection, production log.
• Get assistance to resolve any issues to get machine back in operation.
• Well rounded knowledge of quality of all products.
• Housekeeping, must keep all areas free of debris.
• Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and/or material via collection of data and interpretation of that data,
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when needed.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to differentiate between 'good' and 'bad' quality.

Job description

Genpak is seeking a Thermoforming Operator to learn and run all six Thermoformers within defined specifications. You will document production data, perform first piece inspections, and immediately report any quality concerns.

Work under shift supervision with final approval by the production manager, ensuring safe operation, proper packaging, and maintenance of accurate logs. This role demands strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.