Assemble and over see the assembly line to make sure it run smoothly. Operate machine when the company is short on workers.
Train new employees.
- Worked closely with other departments such as engineering or quality control to resolve any issues encountered during operations.
- Assisted in training new operators on how to use the blow molding equipment correctly.
- Adjusted machine settings to ensure proper operation of the equipment.
- Operated auxiliary equipment such as grinders, conveyors, hoppers, mixers.
- Inspected finished products for defects before releasing them from the line.
- Managed inventory of raw materials needed for production runs such as plastic pellets or resins.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address technical challenges that arose during operations.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction through improved operational efficiencies.
- Collected data from production runs and entered it into a computer system for analysis.
- Responsible for monitoring temperature gauges and adjusting cooling times as necessary.
- Set up and operated blow molding machines to produce parts from thermoplastic materials.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within the plant environment.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, downtime, scrap rate, and other metrics.
- Developed process improvements to increase efficiency while maintaining product quality standards.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with blow molding machinery.
- Performed regular maintenance on all equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, and replacing worn components.
- Calibrated instruments used in the blow molding process such as pressure gauges or flow meters.
- Conducted tests on various types of plastics used in the manufacturing process.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding safe work practices and environmental regulations.
- Monitored production processes and inspected finished products for quality assurance.
- Provided assistance in setting up molds for each job run according to customer specifications.
- Followed safety protocols when operating machines and handling hazardous chemicals.
- Managed blow molders, bottle conveyors, air-conveyors, tippers, chillers, and air compressors successfully to produce products.
- Operated blow mold and bottle quality verification equipment accurately while quickly addressing machine malfunctions.
- Performed operator-based preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and managed disassembly, cleaning and reassembly.
- Monitored production quantities for preform change, mold change and product completion.
- Adhered to cGMPs while maintaining safe and organized work area.
- Observed meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures and press-cycle times.
- Inventoried and recorded quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformity to specifications.
- Checked casting equipment at beginning of shift to verify proper machine functionality and resolve identified malfunctions.