Summary/Objective:
Thermoforming Operator 2 role is responsible for setup, cleanup, and operating thermoforming machines throughout the shift, assisting others to meet production goals according to customer specifications, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Essential Functions:
Accurately reads and operates machines computer console.
Manually loads and unloads parts.
Label parts accurately, performing traceability and backflush processes.
Certified forklift operator
Load and unload the oven.
Perform proper calibration procedures as needed
Read and understand manufacturing orders and the dispatch list.
Maintain equipment operating documentation
Ability to suggest methods to reduce setup time and machining through process improvements
Ensure all equipment and tools are in good working order and are free of safety hazards.
Regular attendance and the ability to work overtime as needed.
Document daily scrap.
Performs traceability and backflush process.
Maintains cycle times.
Communicates safety and maintenance issues to supervisor
Analyze engineering drawings and manufacturing orders
Examine parts for defects and measure parts to ensure conformance with specifications
Any additional duties as assigned

Work Environment
This job operates in a production environment. This role is sitting, standing, moving, bending, walking, reaching, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling and turning.

Training
Company orientation
Shop Floor
Engineering database
ERP system
Scrap reporting
Departmental orientation
General Safety
ISO 9001

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice determined by the large format supervisor.

ADA/EEO Statement s DALB's policy to recruit and offer equal employment opportunity for all jobs to all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, handicap, physical or mental disability or veteran's status. We are dedicated to maintaining a nondiscriminatory climate in which the following policy of affirmative action is administered equitably to all employees.

Core Competency Requirements
Knowledge and expertise in:
Thermoforming process
Working with rigid plastics

Required Skills
Technically capable and mechanically inclined
Auto, semi auto, manual equipment operation
Good written and verbal communication
Ability to read a Tape measure
Ability to read and understand calipers
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read, comprehend, and recommunicate
Ability to accurately operate a calculator.
Must be able to use a computer
Must be able to read and understand drawings
Good time management
Ability to follow, understand and execute direction as given to you by your Supervisor.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and part of a team.
Must be capable of regularly lifting up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 80 lbs. assisted.
Ability to practice and demonstrate DALB Core Values

Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
1 year of manufacturing experience