1St Shift Thermoforming Process Technician

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Keep clean & orderly work stations; including machines and equipment by maintaining a high level of Housekeeping and 5S of assigned lines and designated areas.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including LOTO and GMP Practices to meet company standards.
• Recognize and correct safety hazards as they are identified and notify the appropriate personnel.
• Monitor machines for mechanical issues by visual and auditory inspection.
• Take corrective action and assist in problem solving for machine issues and notify the appropriate personnel.
• Obtain & ensure all correct stock and materials are used at all times and located by machine.
• Perform machine line setup, lineout, and troubleshooting for production runs.
• Perform machinery start up and shut downs.
• Develop machine set-up parameters and heat profiles for production runs.
• Perform in-process inspection of parts and ensure they meet visual standards of acceptance and conformance.
• Recognize product defects and make adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Review and maintain required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders.
• Assist in overall maintenance of machines & equipment including minor repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance requirements on machines following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and call for repairs as necessary.
• Calculate dimension, size, shape, and tolerance of tooling and equipment based on specification and monitor product quality by use of visual inspection and other quality and dimensional measuring tools.
• Ensure all materials, tooling, and master tooling is properly labeled, segregated and/or returned pre- and post-production.
• Perform pre- and post- production Tool inspections and preparations, tool install, and tool removals.
• Maintain machine efficiency according to department standards to achieve performance rate goals.
• Maintain and manage supply inventory.
• Communicate job status and production issues to next shift Process Technicians, Lead, and/or Supervisor.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing Events as required.
• Assist in on-the-job training and coaching of team members and support other machine operators as needed.

Additional Duties as Needed:

• Gather packing supplies & build cartons for assigned lines.
• Sort & pack finished product into specified containers (bags, cartons, etc.…)
• Stack finished cartons on skids in proper pattern.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous Machine Operator experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES

• Exemplify Rohrer's Core Values:
• Ability to analyze data and address issues proactively.
• Ability to be on feet majority of the day.
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions.
• Ability to see data at close range.
• Ability to lift heavy objects by hand or use of pallet jack (average 75 lbs.).
• Ability to drive a fork truck and pass certification.
• Excellent organization, communication, and comprehension skills.
• Knowledge of raw materials, quality control, cost, and other techniques for maximizing production efficiencies and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical & mathematical aptitude.
• Understanding of safety practices and precautions.
• Strong leadership ability.

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Incremental and/or Saturday OT as needed

Compensation for this position can be up to $30.00/hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job related factors. We are committed to fair and equitable competition practices.