Thermoforming Technician

Job summary

Performs the operation of all equipment and manual and automatic processes related to molded fiber to meet production and all goal areas for the facility on a day-to-day basis. Level will be determined by skill & ability. Position is either straight day or night shift, depending upon availability.

Summary of essential job functions

• Sustains knowledge, skills and abilities required for equipment and processes assigned.
• Operates, checks, and monitors related utilities for the operation.
• Operate and troubleshoot the process control systems related to molded fiber and packaging.
• Receives material into the warehouse and ships final production managing quality, costs and usages and utilizes computer systems for inventory and shipping as required.
• Controls safety, security and plans with maintenance work, contractors, and area visitors. Controls environmental discharges and good manufacturing practices.
• Works as part of the team, communicates well with personnel at all organizational levels in a professional manner, and maintains a respectful work environment.
• Performs preventive maintenance of the equipment and facility.
• May assist other areas of the plant as required by production schedule.
• Availability to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Minimum requirements

• Knowledge of plant safety, environment and good manufacturing practices
• Good understanding of process control and/or excellent mechanical aptitude
• High school education with above average math & communication skills

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

Experience required

3 years plant manufacturing or similar experience or equivalent demonstration. Pulp & Paper experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

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While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and/or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders and stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and push or pull on objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will require the use of safety equipment and clothing, including eye and hearing protection, hard hats, and respiratory protection and safety shoes. Where noise levels exceed allowable limits, hearing protection is required and provided.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.