• Demonstrates mastery of entry-level Machine Operator skills and is capable of teaching Level-1 Machine Operator skills. 

• Demonstrate the adherence to quality control and blow mold process procedures. 

• Demonstrate mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and resolve process issues. 

• Demonstrate working knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures 

• Demonstrates basic Machine Operator skills by maintaining critical processing outputs such as adjusting parisons, tail adjustments, regrind levels, weights controls and other operator required adjustments. 

• Runs two lines consistently. 

• Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.  

• Assist with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve process problems. 

• Able to operate on multiple platforms, cross functional, can train entry-level Machine Operators, and can shadow Machine Operators (site-specific, if applicable based on plant equipment).  

• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design. 

• Can efficiently change colors without excessive product loss. 

• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor.  Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.   

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.  

EXPERIENCE: 

•    Intermediate mathematical skills are required. 

•    Intermediate computer experience. 

•    Three plus years’ equivalent machine operator experience. 

 EDUCATION: 

•   Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).  

TRAINING: 

•   Completion of Altium Machine Technician Level II training. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. 

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