Thermoform Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Gemini, Inc. • Cannon Falls, MN

6h • $21 - $27 • Onsite

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.

A day in the life of a Thermoform Machine Operator at Gemstar includes:
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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED