What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at CKS Packaging Inc.?
2nd & 3rd Shift Machine Operators Needed- Naugatuck, CT
CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!
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What’s In it for You?
- Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Paid vacation, sick days and bonus after eligibility period met
- Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions
- 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of the first 30 days of service.
Hours:
2nd Shift: Monday through Saturday, 3:00pm-11:00pm
3rd Shift: Monday through Saturday, 11:00pm-7:00am
Responsibilities
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
- Coordinate production, sometimes monitoring multiple production lines at once
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
- Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
- Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
- Adjust operations, machines, and equipment as needed to correct quality and production issues.
- Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
- Monitor resin, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
- Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
- Perform minor adjustments and routine maintenance; assist as needed with preventative maintenance and major repair work
- Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
- Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
- Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance
- Verify material usage per standards
- Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
- Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
- Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
- Assist other operators as needed
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Extrusion Molding Machine Operators
- Experienced Blow Mold Operators (including PET or HDPE resin, Bekum, Fisher, Uniloy, Aoki, Sidel, 1Blo, and/or Rocheleau machinery) is a plus, but not required
- Machine Operator Trainees (mechanical experience such as HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, handyman, construction trades are all encouraged to apply)
Salary : $17 - $21
