Thermoforming Operator - Precision Packaging Technician

All About Packaging, Inc.; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an experienced thermoforming machine operator to set up and run plastic packaging production. You will install molds, adjust machines, and monitor output for quality while complying with safety and SOPs.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and efficient material handling in a manufacturing setting. The position involves packaging finished goods, labeling, palletizing, and accurate record-keeping using barcode scans and logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Must be Safety Minded and follow setup instructions precisely.
• Prepare machine setup by installing molds, dies, slug remover and tooling.
• Move tooling into place with hoist and roller carts.
• Set up materials using the BOM from the work order.
• Load raw film rolls using overhead crane onto unwind station.
• Monitor quality of parts exiting the machine by visual inspection.
• Troubleshoot simple process problems and adjust settings as needed.
• Adjust temperature, speed, and pressure to maintain quality.
• Set counting scale accurately for each job.
• Remove scrap rolls and place in appropriate gaylords.
• Install and remove product tooling using tools per SOPs.
• Determine job specs on control panel via test runs or recipes.
• Update and save changes to job instructions as needed.
• Package finished goods, label, and palletize per job instructions.
• Record work order data using barcode scans or manual logs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Summary

Sets up and operates thermoforming machine to produce formed plastic packaging by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be Safety Minded
• Reads and follows set up instructions.
• Prepares machine setup duties by installing molds, cutting dies, slug remover and other tooling accessories.
• Uses Hoist and roller carts to maneuver tooling into place
• Uses Bill of Materials on Work order to set up proper material.
• Loads raw film rolls using overhead crane onto unwind station and feeding film into machine.
• Consistently monitors quality of parts as they exit machine by hand pulling and inspecting.
• Uses effective problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot and implement solutions to simple process problems.
• Adjusts machines temperature, speed, pressure settings as necessary to maintain quality parts.
• Sets counting scale accurately for each job.
• Continuously removes Scrap rolls and place in appropriate gaylords.
• Performs unassisted removal and installation of product tooling following standard operating procedures using power and hand tools.
• Determines job specifications and settings on control panel by test runs and/or use of existing job instruction recipes that determine temperature and air settings.
• Makes and saves changes to job instructions as necessary.
• Packages produced goods into boxes, gaylords or other types of packaging and applies appropriate labels or other identification.
• Palletizes in accordance with instructions per individual job.
• English Speaking, reading and writing is required for this position.
• Records work order information using barcode scanners as well as hand written documentation.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply using a calculator for proper completion of work orders.
• Keeps work area clean and organized without being reminded.
• Assists with weighing, labeling and loading scrap film onto designated trailer as needed.
• Performs simple maintenance on machine. (Example: greasing)
• Inspects tooling and equipment for any mechanical defects. Completes the proper forms in a timely manner in order to communicate and keep track of any defects found or any maintenance performed.

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 comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to read a tape measure.

Ability to use a calculator.

Ability to use a counting scale.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.