What are the responsibilities and job description for the SET UP OPERATOR position at NPX ONE?
RESPONSIBILIES/DUTIES: Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Consistent adherence to all plant safety rules and procedures
- Accountable to set up and operate thermoforming machines to maximum efficiency within established SOP’s.
- Works closely with processed engineering and recommends improvements to SOP’s and equipment whenever possible.
- Maintains acceptable standards of Quality.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area and ensures that all personal tools are in safe operating condition.
- Comply with all PFS and 5S requirements.
- Assist Department Technician, Thermoforming Operators and Packers in maintaining an efficient operating department, and share troubleshooting knowledge freely.
- Accurately and thoroughly records all necessary data as required. This includes job summary cards, SMED and TPM sheets as well as the setup of related documentation.
- Read, interpret and adhere to all set up instructions.
- Install, align, adjust and/or remove various tooling from the thermoforming machines as directed.
- Performs minor repairs and/or preventative maintenance (TPM) as required.
- Report need machine repairs to the Supervisor and on shift maintenance. Initiate work order requests where necessary.
- Responsible for the safe, orderly storage and handling of all thermoforming tooling.
- Troubleshoot and identify issues as either mechanical or material related.
- Communicate, cooperate and work effectively with other TSO’s on all shifts and with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel on a daily basis.
- Inspect & safely operate all required powered vehicles to include forklift and reach trucks.
- Inspect and safely operate overhead chain hoists.
- Safely and accurately use and interpret precision measuring devices; scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc
- Assists mold prep as needed to ensure the availability of necessary tooling.
- Actively participates in company safety programs to include safety inspections, JSA risk assessments, and safety observations as required.
- Must display a sense of urgency in completing their tasks so that plant and customer priorities are maintained. This includes working additional short notice overtime when required to meet schedule needs.
- Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- Education/Work Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Language Ability: Must have excellent communication skills
- Math Ability: Proficient mathematical skills
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to systematically work through problems, can work with deadlines individually or as part of a team
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
- Travel Requirements – None
- Other (including certifications and licenses): Willing and able to obtain a forklift license.
