Overview
Thermoforming Machine Operator Jobs in Branchburg, NJ at Confidential
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Thermoforming Machine Operator to run our plastic-forming production lines. In this role, you will set up machinery, monitor production runs, inspect product quality, and package finished goods. Your focus will be on maintaining a steady production pace while ensuring all items meet exact quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Safely start up, operate, and shut down high-speed thermoforming machines, trim presses, and grinders.
- Quality Control: Inspect formed plastic parts for defects like thin spots, webbing, or improper trim cuts using calipers and gauges.
- Setup & Adjustments: Assist with mold changes and adjust machine parameters (such as heat zone temperatures, cycle times, and air pressure) to fix quality issues.
- Material Handling: Load plastic rolls or sheets into the machine feeds and safely manage scrap grind material.
- Packaging & Logging: Pack finished products into boxes, label pallets correctly, and log production numbers and downtime hours.
- Safety & Upkeep: Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) rules, keep your work area clean, and report equipment malfunctions to maintenance.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing plant (plastics or packaging experience is a major plus).
- Technical Aptitude: Comfort using basic hand tools, measuring devices, and digital control panels.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to spot visual product flaws quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Stamina: Capacity to stand for long shifts, perform repetitive packing movements, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be bilingual
Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Thermoforming Machine Operator
Company: Confidential
Location: Branchburg, NJ
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