Operator - Forming - Day

The Forming Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating process specific machines and equipment that convert WIP into finished product. Operator is responsible for running machines to meet established production requirements and for performing activities associated with safe machine operation, set up and changeover, scheduled preventative maintenance and machine service, quality, documentation, housekeeping, and sanitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

· Run converting machines at established rates, follow the production schedule, continuously monitor machine performance, and document any variables that may cause machine downtime.

· Complete the process and machine specific make-readies to prepare for machine set up, install machine components, set up the machine according to product specific requirements.

Quality Control

· Perform process specific quality checks and make machine adjustments to resolve quality issues.

· Monitor machine operation observing indicators such as lights and gauges to detect machine malfunctions and use those indicators to troubleshoot to maintain machine operation.

Maintenance

· Perform adjustments and service on machine/equipment as required by specific process  

· Perform preventative and machine specific repair/ machine service tasks.

· Perform machine specific cleaning and service to the machine such as maintaining the machine glue system and other process specific auxiliary equipment .

· Maintain process specific production supplies and materials such as glue, tape, bags and other production supplies.

Support

· Assist other operators as required and relieve other line personnel for breaks and lunch.

· Assist in training other process operators and process support personnel such as helpers, feeders, and packers

Reporting and Record-Keeping

· Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.

· Communicate production and machine issues to the supervisor and other production personnel.

· Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of the use of hand tools and the ability to use hand tools. Knowledge of machine operation and electronic and/or manual machine controls to operate the machine and run production.

· Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures. Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.

· Ability to work in an operating environment that may include a machine configuration that requires interface with packers and feeders.

· Basic mathematics (i.e. counting), basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).