Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Dale, Indiana

Shift:  2^nd (2:30 am – 11:00 pm)

Pay Grade: This is a salaried position

Job Description:

Assists the Shift Supervisor in directing production in an efficient manner in the assigned cells, employing the company’s 6S and Lean Manufacturing principles. Is responsible for all safety, quality, training, and housekeeping standards on a daily basis for the assigned shift. Supervises and directs the work of Cell Supervisors and hourly production personnel. Must be very familiar with the production process and make suggestions as to process improvements. Must be knowledgeable of the machinery and equipment in the cell, and must be capable of operating such machines.

Specific Duties

1. Supervises thermoforming production in cells which may include machines such as rotaries, shuttles, inlines, CNC’s, stamp presses, and saws
2. Meets production quantity goals according to schedule and in accordance with established quality standards; monitor product cycle times and material scrap
3. Communicates with the Shift Supervisor regarding manpower status and makes recommendations for reductions or additions of personnel, or for the need of overtime to meet production schedules
4. Observe, detect, and analyze production and quality problems and implement corrective action
5. Reprimand, discipline, or terminate subordinate employees in accordance with company policies
6. Monitor the condition of all assigned machinery and equipment and make suggestions for repairs, upgrades, or additions
7. Responsible for accurate production record keeping and reporting
8. Performs Shift Supervisor duties as required.

Backup

Qualified Thermoforming Supervisor

Qualifications

A.S. degree or practical experience in thermoformed plastics processing

Supervision

Reports to the Shift Supervisor

RESUME REQUIRED

Department: Maintenance

Plant Location: Dale, IN

Shift: C or D (6:30 pm – 6:30 am)

Will receive additional $1.25/hr 12 hour shift premium

Pay Grade:($26 – $32)

Job Description

Responsible for in-depth troubleshooting and the repair, maintenance, and adjustment of all industrial production machinery and processing equipment, secondary trim equipment, mold shop machines and equipment, material handling and transfer equipment and building systems.  Must have the ability to recognize defects and possess problem-solving skills.  Responsible for the fabrication and installation of new and used machinery and equipment.  Observes mechanical devices in operation to locate source of trouble.  Inspects new parts to detect imperfections and used parts to determine reason for failure and/or necessary changes in dimensional requirements.  Repairs or replaces defective parts as necessary.  Responsible to insure proper compliance to safety and lock-out regulations, codes, and operating requirements.  May direct the activities and training of Maintenance Helper Trainees, and Preventive Maintenance job classifications.  Performs other work as directed.

All applicants will be required to take a Maintenance Aptitude test that will check basic maintenance knowledge of the Specific Duties listed below.

Specific Duties

1. Must be able to read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
2. Must have the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and install single and 3-phase electrical power, and controls circuits including 480 volt service using a digital multi-meter.
3. Must have the ability to troubleshoot, install, and repair pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
4. Ability to fabricate metal using an acetylene torch and MIG welding techniques a plus.
5. Understanding of PLC’s, troubleshooting. Program Logic, Circuits, and drives a plus.
6. Understanding of common plumbing practices a plus.
7. Understanding of Thermoforming and/or Extrusion operational process a plus.

Backup

Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

An A.S. Degree in a related field, or practical experience in industrial maintenance.  Applicants with specific maintenance experience and qualifications will be considered before internal applicants with seniority but no maintenance experience.

Supervision

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Dale, Indiana

Job Description:

Must have mechanical ability and be able to read, monitor, and understand various measures, gauges, and instruments. Must safely set up and operate rotary thermoforming machines. Must follow the Manufacturing Plan at all times.

Specific Duties

1. Set up and operate Rotary thermoforming machines in a safe manner.
2. Complete all necessary paperwork for set ups and production.
3. Monitor quality of parts per Manufacturing Plan.
4. Ensure machine is running at the standard cycle time.
5. Make heat/timing adjustments as necessary.
6. Pack finished goods for shipment.
7. Perform any other work as directed per Supervision.
8. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.
9. Record pertinent data in real time monitoring system (IQMS).

Qualifications

Practical experience in manufacturing

Supervision

Reports to the Cell Supervisor