Thermoforming Operator: Master 6 Machines & Quality

genpakinternalcareersite; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpak in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Thermoforming Operator to run all six thermoformers, monitor heating and cooling, start up and shut down equipment, and ensure products meet width, gauge, and weight specifications.

The role requires documenting first piece inspections, production logs, and quality checks while maintaining clean work areas and following safety rules. Training will cover equipment operation and basic troubleshooting under supervision.

Qualifications

• Learn and operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
• Identify heating/cooling problems on all machines and report 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 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.

Education

Powered Industrial Truck Certificate

Lockout/Tagout Certifications

Job description

Genpak in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Thermoforming Operator to run all six thermoformers, monitor heating and cooling, start up and shut down equipment, and ensure products meet width, gauge, and weight specifications.

The role requires documenting first piece inspections, production logs, and quality checks while maintaining clean work areas and following safety rules. Training will cover equipment operation and basic troubleshooting under supervision.