About Polyplex USA
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Industry
Plastics product manufacturing
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Decatur, AL, US
Year founded
2011
$20.50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 15 days ago
Key responsibilities
Read and follow work instructions in the work group area.
Produce film products using assigned machinery according to the run plan.
Monitor process variables, sample results, and make adjustments to maintain safety and efficiency.
Job description
Position Title: Operator- Secondary Slitting
Shift Schedule: 12 hour rotate/swing
Location: Decatur, AL USA
Starting: $20.50
1 Year: $22.50; top-out at progression year 3--$24.50
Polyplex offers a full line of Benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).
Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered 100%.
401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%
Paid leave:
- 80 hours of accrued Vacation,
- 24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave,
- 10 paid Holidays
Expectations
Personal safety and clear understanding of safety processes and procedures. Monitor and evaluate process variables, sample results and make changes and/ or corrections to maintain optimum control, efficiency and safety. Analyze problems or deviations and insure timely corrective actions are taken.
Responsibility
- Reading and following work instructions in work group area
- Produce film products with assigned machine per the run plan
- Data Entry/ Document control/ Record keeping - Ensuring the data entry for entire process like Raw mat, Down time, Jumbo, properties, slit roll, etc. Monitoring data entry during shift. Data entry for all issued material from stores. Ensuring all the logbooks, checklists and required formats being followed in the shift.
- Monitoring of production plan in order to execute the activities for pending plans. Feeding of raw material based on product recipe
- Execute raw material handling, charging and monitoring consumption
- Preparation of coating solutions as per run plan, monitor the consumption and coating quality along with updating the chemical inventory to Shift Supervisor
- Removal of dust from dryer dust bin and disposal at designated place including monitoring of dust weight
- Maintaining EG level in CO-ex vacuum, melt trap cleaning, disposal of chips collected from metal separator
- Draining and collection of chips in case of any emergency
- End-to-end waste handling within the shift. Recyclable waste charging in cutting mills and irrecoverable waste disposal at designated place
- Executing filter changeover process as per written procedure and allocated time period or as and when required
- Handling the process failures like film break, blade break, and film removal from machine. De-chocking of cutting mills & fluff piping. Lumps removal from dryer and crystallizer. And process mandatory like DLC, vacuum filter change, doctor blade change, roll cleaning. Adjusting the corona gap as and when required and repairing of corona roll puncture
- Report any machine problems and perform minor machine adjustments & troubleshooting
- Starting up the line after shutdown and shutting down the line for shut down
- Participating in shut down planning and performing activities as per shut down plan
- Perform die and feed block changeover, melt line cleaning, die & feed block cleaning and assembly, screw removal, cleaning and assembly
- To relieve/ support fellow team members as needed for smooth operation
- Monitoring and measuring the silo levels, temperatures and speed of the machine, feed load, and the extruder. Ensuring the proper documentation is completed
- Feeding the grinder for any film breaks and or any cutbacks
- Clearing cores with the offline grinder
- Other duties as assigned
- Inspect jumbo rolls prior to set-up for any defects and correct coding and labels
- Conduct visual observation while machine is running to prevent any quality defects in the film
- Complete quality checks per work instructions & SOP’s after a roll is completed
- Participate in analysis of quality related issues to identify root cause and work with appropriate resources to develop and implement solutions and improvements to the process
- Maintain proper housekeeping of the entire line based on 5S principles
- Shift communication as per protocol & shift changeovers
- Participating in daily and monthly safety talk and production meeting with Film Shift Supervisor
- Comply with OT requirement per the shift schedule and the Overtime Management Procedure
- Implement, assistance and follow all the requirements under various concepts (5-S, TPM, Integrated management System – ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 22000) in work group
- Maintaining all documents / records per Work Instructions in department area
- Perform problem solving techniques like Why-Why, Cause & Effect analysis etc. to identify and eliminate root cause of problems
- Preparing and training on OPLS (one Point Lesson)
- Executing Condition monitoring as per schedule of all indicators like vibration, temperature, sound, current etc. and performing CBM activities
Physical Requirements
- Able to Bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push and pull
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able the reach in all directions
- Able Walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shifts
- Other physical requirements as needed for job
Technical Expertise
- Mechanical Orientation
- Quality and Assurances
- Product Knowledge
- Intermediate Computer Skills
Certificate & Training Requirements
- Must complete ACT WorkKeys with scoring at least a level 4 in the following areas: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information pier to hire
- Must complete and maintain forklift & aerial lift certifications as applicable for assignment
- Specific assignment training and annual training
Ideal Incumbent profile
Education: High School or GED Required
Industry Experience: 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Process Machine Operator?
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Q: What is the career path for a Process Machine Operator?
A: A Process Machine Operator typically starts as an entry-level operator, progressing to a Senior Operator or Lead Operator role, where they oversee production processes and train junior operators. Mid-level roles, such as a Process Technician or Maintenance Coordinator, involve troubleshooting equipment and implementing process improvements, while senior roles, like a Production Supervisor or Shift Manager, require leadership and management skills. Key opportunities for skill development include training in automation, quality control, and maintenance, as well as certifications in areas like OSHA or hazardous materials handling, which can lead to long-term career prospects in manufacturing management or specialized roles like quality assurance or engineering.
