Summary
The Forming Machine Operator/Set- Up Technician is responsible for the set-up and operations of shuttle vacuum and pressure forming machines, rotary vacuum and pressure forming machines, band saws for rough trimming, table routers and slit saws for trimming while safety and quality requirements.
Work Schedule:
- Regular Shift: Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Swing Shift)
- Initial Training Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Day Shift)
Important Training Notice:
Candidates must be available to complete approximately 4–6 weeks of initial training on Day Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) before transitioning to their regular Swing Shift schedule (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review Work Area Instructions, Pick Sheets, Bill of Materials, Work Instructions, Inspection Plans, Customer Drawings and Specifications, FPSS data, etc. to determine materials, process parameters and procedures for forming machines.
- Press control buttons to activate auto cycles.
- Record and maintain production and process data per Work Area Instructions.
- Inspect and measure parts per Work Instructions, Control Samples, Inspection Plans, and Customer Drawings to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and process deviations.
- Adjust machine settings and controls; timers, pressure values, temperatures, etc. to regulate the forming process.
- Execute set-up procedures for all forming machines (e.g., load tools and programs, running 1st parts, etc.)
- Notify supervisors when formed parts fail to meet standards.
- Demonstrate understanding of normal vacuum and pressure forming techniques and processes.
- Obtain Forklift Certification according to Company requirements.
- Follow all Company Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
- Communicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers and others with whom we may work.
- Contributes to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
- Other duties as assigned
