What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Machine Operator position at TSI Plastics Inc?
Description:
Assisting the main machine operator to achieve efficient production of high quality rotationally molded products. No experience necessary. Will train the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that accurate weights of contaminant-free molding materials are measured, prepared and charged for each mold and production cycle.
- Exercising safe and efficient technique and utilizing the proper tools, open and close molds before and after production cycles to ensure consistent and timely production of plastic parts.
- Using appropriate tools and technique, maintain clean flanges to prevent build-up of plastic and ensure proper sealing of molds along parting lines. Remove excess plastic and prepare molds for charging.
- Load powder into molds and ensure complete parting line seal by closing clamps or bolt/receivers. Ensure mold vents are open and clear.
- Cycle mold into the oven for production and curing of the part.
- After the part is fully cooled and cured, remove plastic part from the mold, ensuring part is free of physical damage and contamination.
- Perform necessary secondary operations, including part trimming, graphics application, product assembly & packaging, etc.
- Maintain clean and safe workstation at all times; ensure all materials, molds and tools are kept contaminant-free and in efficient working condition via periodic equipment maintenance.
- Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement, including reduction of cycle times, minimization of material consumption and elimination of scrap.
- Other responsibilities as the business demands.
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent with emphasis on shop courses including mechanical and/or metal fabrication preferred
- Mechanical ability and attention to detail required
- Experience in the use of a variety of electrical and pneumatic tools.
- Comfortable maneuvering molds of 75 pounds or more utilizing various types of lifting equipment and/or hoists, etc.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
- Respectful of the job and the quality of work
- Experience using basic hand tools
Physical Requirements and Environment
- Involves standing, bending, lifting, and twisting
- Attention to quality, accuracy, and attendance
- Light industrial atmosphere
