Display Pack Inc
Thermoforming Machine Operator
Display Pack Inc, Cedar Springs, Michigan, United States, 49319
Summary
Sets up and operates one type of thermoforming machine to meet customer and company quality expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sets up and operates one type of thermoforming machine (i.e., Sencorp or Kiefel) including start/stop, heater control, mold/plugs cleaning, scrap handling, installation of form tooling, trim tooling, picker tooling, stacker tooling; and locating hydraulic pumps, vacuum lines, water lines, shut-off valves; locating the pressure form line and managing pressure box and pin chain.
Demonstrates machine safety knowledge (stanchions, e‑stops, pinch points, and other safety features).
Identifies different tooling components (plugs, castings, trim dies, drapes, etc.).
Removes and installs tooling to set up new jobs in less than two hours.
Reviews the packaging guidelines/job packet prior to starting the job to ensure complete understanding of the quality and tooling specifications of the product.
Utilizes a thickness gauge/micrometer and interprets part prints.
Performs final packaging, including labeling and wrapping of skids.
Performs utility and/or material handling duties as necessary.
Loads film and prepares back roll as needed.
Performs maintenance on equipment and tooling as necessary, and notifies management when maintenance exceeds personal capability so a Maintenance Technician can be contacted.
Responds to and repairs hydraulic leaks and water leaks.
Communicates and arranges tool design adjustments, die sharpening, etc., with the Die Shop.
Maintains clean and tidy work areas.
Performs facility enhancements and maintenance repairs on non‑production equipment as necessary, notifying management of projects beyond repair ability.
Acts as line lead in directing runners and packers when a supervisor or lead is absent.
Acts as a packer when necessary to cover production needs and can pack at the posted rate.
Complies with Display Pack safety policies and procedures, reporting safety hazards/violations to a supervisor.
Performs lockout/tag‑out procedures whenever a thermoforming machine needs to be worked on.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Packaging & Containers
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sets up and operates one type of thermoforming machine (i.e., Sencorp or Kiefel) including start/stop, heater control, mold/plugs cleaning, scrap handling, installation of form tooling, trim tooling, picker tooling, stacker tooling; and locating hydraulic pumps, vacuum lines, water lines, shut-off valves; locating the pressure form line and managing pressure box and pin chain.
Demonstrates machine safety knowledge (stanchions, e‑stops, pinch points, and other safety features).
Identifies different tooling components (plugs, castings, trim dies, drapes, etc.).
Removes and installs tooling to set up new jobs in less than two hours.
Reviews the packaging guidelines/job packet prior to starting the job to ensure complete understanding of the quality and tooling specifications of the product.
Utilizes a thickness gauge/micrometer and interprets part prints.
Performs final packaging, including labeling and wrapping of skids.
Performs utility and/or material handling duties as necessary.
Loads film and prepares back roll as needed.
Performs maintenance on equipment and tooling as necessary, and notifies management when maintenance exceeds personal capability so a Maintenance Technician can be contacted.
Responds to and repairs hydraulic leaks and water leaks.
Communicates and arranges tool design adjustments, die sharpening, etc., with the Die Shop.
Maintains clean and tidy work areas.
Performs facility enhancements and maintenance repairs on non‑production equipment as necessary, notifying management of projects beyond repair ability.
Acts as line lead in directing runners and packers when a supervisor or lead is absent.
Acts as a packer when necessary to cover production needs and can pack at the posted rate.
Complies with Display Pack safety policies and procedures, reporting safety hazards/violations to a supervisor.
Performs lockout/tag‑out procedures whenever a thermoforming machine needs to be worked on.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Packaging & Containers
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