Operator; Festooner

Overview

Molding Products is looking for a Festooner Operator! 2nd

Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
$19.00/hr + $2.00 shift premium

• BE A CHAMPION OF SAFETY and lead by example wearing ALL PPE required to perform job duties (safety goggles, proper uniforms, cut resistant gloves) and ensure production personnel are also following all plant safety rules.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions. Resolve and report immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain good records of the day’s quality issues regarding the SMC product.
• Interact with Production Supervisor regarding daily production schedule.
• Stationed at the output end of SMC machine, coordinate with SMC operator and QC Technician for smooth and efficient festooning or rolling of SMC.
• Setup Festooner in preparation for production running by stringing film through rollers and collecting scrap on startup.
• Proficient at operating the buttons of the SMC 1 Festooner and conveyor system.
• Inspect all the SMC being loaded into the tote/box and straighten any bad folds, dog ears or misaligns, observed streaking, contamination or other quality defects or issues.
• Check paperwork hourly to verify inspections and that side seals are sealed as the SMC is loading.
• Stamp (or initial and shift if you don’t have a stamp) on each label that gets put on totes/boxes.
• Clean the Dr. Boxes of paste and reset dams when they are cleaned and ready for next run.
• Clean festooner rollers when excess SMC has spilled from the unsealed edge.
• Clean and sweep the festooner area after runs are completed for the day.
• Dump any trash generated in the Festooner work station.
• Mark boxes containing cuts in the SMC.
• Help the SMC Operator load the film during film change.
• Monitor SMC for streaks, dry glass, edge quality, and proper festooning.
• Cut defective SMC from strip and place defective material into scrap box.
• Watch for "Glass outs", “Paste outs”, etc. and give verbal alarm when this happens.
• Keep the Production Supervisor informed of any issues that prevent achievement of goals.
• Responsible for handling and record-keeping of Hazardous Waste at or produced on SMC 1.
• Assist the Packer with building and laying boxes as they get consumed during the compaction process when time permits.
• Assist with staging and cleaning the glass room when time permits.
• Monitor QC yellow tags and complete re-packs when time permits.

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties, activities, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees shall perform all tasks assigned by their manager.

• High school diploma (GED) or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing plant environment preferred.
• Good verbal skills with an eye for detail.
• Multi‑task oriented, flexible, safety, quality, and customer committed.
• Ability to work independently while a team player complementing individual and team objectives.
• Ability to drive Forklift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and handle full 55-gallon drums.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Certified and prepared to wear respirator if and when directed.