Thermoform Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com [http://www.gemstarmfg.com/]. Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage. Gemstar is looking for an experienced 2nd Shift - Machine Operator to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The position is responsible for the set up and operation of Gemstar's roto-molding equipment to produce parts per specifications pertaining to size, warpage, and aesthetics.. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life.
Requirements
- High level of mechanical aptitude
- High School Diploma/GED
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates thermoforming machines, including inserting proper molds and vacuum boxes, establishing proper heating and cooling cycles to ensure uniform part structures as indicated by work order and/or blueprints.
- Ensures that the selected mold has all required options such as stacking ribs, feet, name plates and logos.
- Sets up operations for various processes including routing, drilling, and trimming.
- Places plastic sheets in comet machine, and activates heating, forming, and cooling cycles.
- Removes formed sheet from the press, and places additional material in the press for further cycling.
- Trims the formed material to prescribed size by use of band or table saws and cleans edges by a deburring process.
- Visually inspects completed parts to ensure acceptable quality and may apply bondo to holes or scars on shells in order to repair or improve the appearance of the part.
- Returns molds to the proper storage area after completion of the production cycles.
- Maintains an accurate count of parts produced and rejected during the shift and makes appropriate entries on production records.
- Places parts in an orderly pile and forwards parts to the next following production stage.
- Cuts scrap material for disposal and maintains a neat and orderly work area at all times.
- Provides maintenance on presses including lubricating and replacing cylinders as necessary.
- Constantly looks for means of improving the efficiency of the process in terms of inventory or use of materials.
- Cuts blanks from sheet stock as required in preparation for daily production requirements.
- Boxes and marks all ABS parts as required.
- Performs duties in a safe manner and always follows approved safety procedures.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
- Always maintains department in a neat and orderly manner.
- Aware of ISO standards and Gemstar’s quality management system.
- May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
- 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
- Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Get Paid Weekly
- Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
