Sr. Machine Operator

Sr. Machine Operator

The Sr. Machine Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of plastic manufacturing equipment, including extrusion, laminate, and converting machinery. This role serves as a technical leader on the production floor, ensuring machines are properly set up, operated, monitored, and adjusted to meet production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements. The Sr. Machine Operator provides guidance to operators, troubleshoots equipment issues, supports continuous improvement initiatives and helps maintain optimal production performance.

Responsibilities/Principal Duties:

• Set up, operate, and monitor plastic manufacturing equipment according to production schedules and work instructions
• Perform machine startups, changeovers, shutdowns, and process adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency
• Troubleshoot machine, process, and product issues, making necessary adjustments to minimize downtime and scrap
• Complete paperwork accurately for production reporting, shipping, and testing results
• Understand and follow the quality policy
• Analyze data using SPC techniques and adjust manufacturing parameters to achieve property targets
• Maintain a clean working environment by cleaning floors, machine surfaces, walkways, and all other areas that could potentially result in product contamination
• Assist in the development of operating conditions for new or improved products
• Work cooperatively with others in a self-directed team environment
• Fill in for line lead as necessary
• Assist with the training of production personnel
• Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules. Report any safety hazards immediately
• Additional duties as assigned

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent contact with others. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching, manual dexterity, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Demonstration of ability to write simple correspondence read and understand simple instructions, present information in one-on-one and small group situations with other employees in the organization. Teamwork and communication skills are required.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Education & Experience:

• Highschool diploma or GED is required
• Prior experience with extrusion, lamination, or converting equipment and processes is required

Retention Bonus - terms and conditions apply. - 5/19/2025