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Thermoforming Operator  

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If you are a talented Therformorming Operator looking for a position in an organization that is growing as a business but also offers the opportunity to grow and develop your skills through expert mentorship from industry leaders, then this position may be for you.

The Thermoforming Machine Operator Technician is the primary operator of the forming machines and is responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and production of customer orders and for meeting specifications for quality and efficiency. The Technician assures the thermoforming machine is operating properly and must follow company procedures for safety and provide accurate and timely reporting of production data to comply with the companies Good Manufacturing Practices. The Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and mechanical related duties within the production area.

Specific Duties:

  • Responsible for operating thermoform machinery while following safety requirements and assure safety procedures are followed in the work area:
  • Produce a variety of molded plastic parts by loading raw material, setting and adjusting cycle times, temperatures, pressures and cycle machine to ensure proper and safe operations.
  • Ensure machine is operating at or above established forming standards.
  • Ensure safe work environment and abide by 5S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
  • Provide leadership, training and direction to other thermoformers on the shift.
  • Perform in-process inspections of parts throughout production run and assure they meet visual standards of acceptance.
  • Responsible for producing customer parts to order in the proper quantity as identified by the production schedule.
  • Assures all manufacturing equipment is well maintained and calibrated.
  • Monitors production efficiency; addresses line stoppage and initiates immediate problem solving to correct the cause.
  • Report material utilization in the production report
  • Insure daily production report data is correct and up to date
  • Recognize defective materials for color, surface blemishes, finish and dimensions.
  • Segregate non-conforming materials and ensure non-conforming report (NCR) procedure is followed and reported to management.
  • Ensures machine set up procedure is followed and the appropriate materials are on line prior to each production run.
  • Maintain the integrity of all customer/company owned tools.
  • · Identify the proper tooling required for pending production.
  • · Inspect condition of molds, component parts and knives for damage and wear.
  • · Document repairs/maintenance of tools and report to management.
 
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About the Organization Established in 1982, The Visual Pak Companies is THE source for contract packaging and manufacturing solutions. Operating daily on over two million square feet across the United States, our world-class facilities provide a large spectrum of operations from product development to distribution.

Our privately held multi-million dollar group of entities each brings an expertise to supplying high-volume tolling or turnkey options. Expanding our capabilities has allowed us the capacity to be a full service operation that sets us apart from other manufacturing and co-pack companies. As a one-stop-shop, we offer the complete process from formulating a product to distributing it. With our own R&D resources we improve quality and ensure that we adhere to our customers standards.

Our customers include some of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food markets. We serve to improve quality, reduce cost, increase turn around, and sustain eco-conscious values.

As a family of companies, we are committed to investing in the skilled people behind our proven excellence of good strategy and balanced business models. With our continuous growth and need to meet high demands, we are always looking for innovative individuals to join our team!

Specialties

Liquid Blending & Filling, CPG Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Cartoning, Thermoform, Turnkey, Warehouse, Logistic Services, Distribution, Alcohol, Food Packaging, R & D Development Resources, Chipboard Solutions
 
EOE Statement Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.  
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Position Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • A high school degree or G.E.D.
  • 2 - 10 years of thermoform production manufacturing experience required
  • 2 - 10 years of shop mathematics, reading shop drawings and have used a variety of precision measuring instruments
  • Thermoform machine set-up experience required
  • Must have ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English including legible handwriting
  • Must be flexible to move to another shift in order to meet production schedule and work overtime as needed
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Location Visual Pak Plastics & Engineering (VPPE)  
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