The Operator runs production equipment according to process instructions, shop floor control, and product specification sheets in order to produce a quality product. He/she leads the activities on assigned line(s) and is responsible to maintain a safe and well-kept area. The Operator also works closely with other members of the team to assure a cooperative and friendly atmosphere with regard to the daily activities of production.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment
• Ensure that customer requirements are met or exceeded
• Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed that will produce various plastic parts, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime
• Identify and troubleshoot needed repairs of machinery and utilize follow-up procedures of reporting
• Effectively generate breakdown work orders and document other related downtimes
• Work closely with process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine up time.
• Monitor all blending equipment for proper and continuous feed operation to production line(s).
• Remove unused and scrap packaging materials from the line and transport them to the Middle warehouse for storage or recycling
• Ability to accurately control inventory throughout the entire process
• Self-starter and work independently
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and diagrams, as well as metric system measurements
• Analyze and troubleshoot problem areas
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Assist in the training of supporting IP’s and other personnel

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three to five years of previous mechanical and or technical experience in a related manufacturing setting
• Basic computer skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Acceptable score on the Fabri-Kal Corporation mechanical aptitude test
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Work with little to no supervision