Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Shift:  3^rd Shift 10:30pm – 7:00am

Pay Grade: 5A ($21.03 – $22.38)

Job Description:

Directs daily thermoforming production on the assigned shift through the supervision of salaried and hourly personnel. Responsible for meeting production goals in accordance with established quality standards, promoting adherence to safety rules, and employing the company’s 6S and Lean Manufacturing principles. Must be knowledgeable of all assigned machinery and equipment, and must be knowledgeable of the production process. Works closely with and gives guidance to all plant employees.

Specific Duties

1. Oversees all aspects of daily thermoforming production and personnel issues, on the assigned shift.
2. Works with all plant personnel to meet daily production goals in accordance with established quality standards
3. Monitors product cycle times and material yield
4. Works with QA, Engineering, Extrusion, Production Scheduling, and Maintenance to address problems with production or equipment
5. Communicates with the Plant Manager regarding manpower status and/or the need for overtime to meet production schedules
6. Monitors the condition of all production machinery and equipment and makes suggestions for repairs, upgrades, or replacement
7. Responsible for accurate production record keeping and reporting
8. Evaluates, guides, and trains subordinate employees
9. Reprimands, disciplines, or terminates subordinate employees in accordance with company policies

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Qualified personnel

Qualifications

A.S. degree or relevant experience in manufacturing. Must sustain exemplary attendance record.

Supervision

Reports to the Plant Manager

 

Department: Maintenance

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Shift: 3^rd Shift (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM)

Paygrade:  $21.87 – $33.03 (depending on experience)

** $1.50/hr attendance bonus will be added to the hourly base rate**

***$2/hr shift premium added to the hourly base rate for 3^rd shift***

 

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.

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Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

An A.S. Degree in a related field, or practical experience in industrial maintenance.

Supervision

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor