Machine Operator II (Cell Tech)

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor the process and show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues (troubleshooting, problem solving.)
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and address the root cause.
• Check and maintain quality of the product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable product in accordance with the Quality policy.
• Pack, label, and palletize product correctly according to the Standard Work or Work Instruction Sheet.
• Start-up and shutdown of injection molding machine including auxiliary equipment.
• Perform mold changes in a timely manner. 
• Establish IMM processes and complete PCR inspections as required.
• Adheres to safety policies and strives to maintain our outstanding safety record.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions.
• Follow all lock out/tag out rules.
• Operate overhead crane safely.
• Work independently from verbal and/or written instructions from Supervisor and Lead.
• Keeps work area, tools, supplies and equipment clean and organized.
• Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges, and inspection tools.
• Perform and document inspections per GMP for work instruction sheet, on device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables.
• Provide training to new team members and cross training.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other job-related and department-related duties as assigned.
• Communicate with Technicians, Maintenance, Quality Control and Warehouse Staff.

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• None

 Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills: Windows, Microsoft Word.
• Able to calculate basic math.
• Able to follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Able to identify visual plastic product defects.
• Basic knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting of thermoplastics.
• Ability to repair and perform all necessary preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be mechanically inclined with an ability to use basic hand tools.
• Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in a technical hands-on position preferred. 
• Must have excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work safely and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly communicate and interact with all levels of personnel professionally.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete work independently.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling. 
• Ability to push and pull items.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Possibility of exposure to noise, uncontrolled temperatures, and chemicals.