Vacuum Former
Reports To: Forming Lead
Classification: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vacuum Former helps bring the customer’s vision to life as they launch the production process of creating the products ordered. They are responsible for taking raw materials through the heating and forming process. The Vacuum Former reads work orders, changes tools and ensures quality expectations are met throughout the forming process. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, precise measurements and passion for producing quality products that further the Fiber Pad mission of producing the highest quality products for their customers. This role works under established guidelines and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Read and thoroughly comprehend the work order instructions that outline the part specifications.
- Make notes on the work order of any additional improvements that could be made to the process.
- Pull, inspect and load required tools per the work order, ensuring quality of the tool and notifying Lead of any potential issues with the tools.
- Performing set ups per the work order and VFM machine, monitoring temperatures and conditions of the machine and materials, including cleaning the machine and materials to further quality initiatives and reduce scrap.
- Loading material into the forming machine and monitoring conditions through the forming process.
- Verifies correct VFM ID#, processing work orders with required information, ensures product is stated per specifications to move to the next phase of production.
- Continuously monitors quality, identifying good parts with the traveler and separating bad parts using Quality Dept procedures, identifies drop material kept in work area with non-traceable sticker.
- Communicates issues and concerns with Lead to ensure machines function properly.
- Follow SOP’s for products and machinery.
- Trains on quality standards to deliver quality products with focus on reducing errors and scrap.
- Assists with training new operators, providing accurate demonstrations of how to perform tasks.
- Adhere to safety protocols while working around materials and equipment.
- Assist in all phases of housekeeping to keep the facility clean and organized to help maintain a neat and tidy work area.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned by leadership.
