Job Information
Spectrum Plastics Master Tubing Operator in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Position Overview
This position is designed for a highly experienced and knowledgeable employee. The operator is responsible for performing equipment setup and startup for extrusion lines, bag machines, winders, printers and inline converting equipment. A successful operator will be mindful for product quality with a focus on minimizing material waste (scrap).
Essential Job Functions
All safety regulations must be observed. Operators must also follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
Identify and locate raw materials by reading and interpreting job orders.
Perform equipment setup and startups, bringing extrusion lines in and out of production including identifying appropriate resin blends and removal of non-required materials
Responsible for setting up inline printing including ink retrieval and ink return. Operators on shift when a job ends, are responsible to clean up and return the ink to the ink room appropriately.
Make adjustments to settings, including web guide settings, tension settings, width settings, bag machine and winder settings, Doctor machine setting, etc
Responsible for the setup, startup and operation of the bag machines and winders.
Responsible for providing supervision and direction for packers assigned to their extrusion lines as well as the mixer / material handler for their shift.
Responsible for quality of product that is being manufactured.
Keep work area clean / organized. No product or raw materials should be on the floor.
Perform Quality Control checks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Documenting the run record for manufactured product.
Ability to train junior employees on equipment and process.
Willingness to support other Lead Operators in maintaining all extrusion lines.
Ensure that unused equipment is stored in the proper location
Qualifications
Non-essential Job Functions
Assist with preventative maintenance activity (screen changes / blade replacement / cleaning air rings / etc).
Requirements
Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently and higher occasionally.
Ability to work on a rotating 12 hour shift schedule (day / night).
Experience as a packer.
Willingness to listen and learn through on the job training from Supervisors
Basic math skills to complete calculation and measurement of product.
Basic computer skills to input data / interface with Material Management Systems.
Other Skills/Abilities
Be able to perform length, gauge and weight measurements.
Use of hand tools, such as wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers, tape measures, etc.
Be able to visually inspect product for defects.
