Set-Up Operator

Synerfac - Piqua, OH

Full-time

Piqua, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Set-Up Operator is a key role within a packaging manufacturing company that specializes in producing plastic films for various applications. This position involves setting up and operating extrusion lines, ensuring production targets are met while adhering to quality standards. The operator will also troubleshoot equipment issues and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operation of extrusion line including start-up, shut-down, changeovers, execution of order set-up, resin, color, additive blend recipes, and appropriate adjustments as specified on work orders.
• Operate extruders and resin-handling equipment.
• Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments.
• Set machines to order specifications, make all machine adjustments, and keep machinery producing at expected quality standards.
• Keep a constant check of the products being produced and the machines are operating according to our quality standards.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve processing and equipment issues.
• Clean dyes and screen packs.
• Adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure.
• Responsible for labeling material and moving rolls and carts to staging area.
• Perform housekeeping and preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment and work area.
• Operation of material handling equipment: forklift, hand truck, hoist, etc.

Requirements

• At least one year of blown film extrusion experience.
• Operational proficiency in extrusion processing parameters including temperature profiles, resins and additives, blenders, scrap reprocessing, seals and perforations, bag machine and winder adjustments, printing and venting, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to work with measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, etc.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, pull and lift throughout a 12-hour period. Our lift limit is 75 lbs.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Profit Sharing with Employer Contribution.
• Company provided: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Offerings (Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accidental, and Additional Life Insurance).
• YMCA Discount