**10 Hour Days - 6:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday**
Serigraph is in search of a Forming Operator to set up and manage thermoforming and Niebling equipment, ensuring productivity meets set standards while maintaining established quality guidelines. The role emphasizes cross-training across different machines and production areas.
Forming Operator Responsibilities -
Ensure adherence to predetermined productivity and quality benchmarks.Conduct press setup by mounting die into equipment, positioning and clamping frames and plates, and configuring press parameters via a computer-controlled electronics information center.Execute press tear-down by removing forming tools, unclamping frames and plates, and preparing the press for the subsequent job, utilizing tool-specific binders containing their respective recipes.Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on equipment.Collaborate with press operators from previous and following shifts, discussing specific instructions, job status, and addressing any irregularities.Accurately document all pertinent information in the labor reporting system, QA forms, job tickets, and move tags.Load or remove sheet form press/hopper as needed.Empower all colleagues responsible for ensuring quality to halt production to rectify quality issues, promptly informing management about non-conforming products or processes.Ensure strict adherence to environmental practices, policies, and procedures for proper material handling and disposal.Emphasize key aspects: recycling, energy conservation, waste reduction, and efficient process control for minimizing scrap.
What we are looking for in a Forming Operator -
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and understanding Statistical Process Control.Competence in loading, operating, and unloading injection molding machines.High school diploma or equivalent, reflecting fundamental education and skills as a minimum qualification.Comprehensive mechanical understanding of equipment, tooling, controls, and operations.Knowledge of computer skills, including Windows-based systems, Titan, and basic data entry.Proficient in identifying and resolving forming-related process and equipment issues independently.Strong analytical abilities to detect printing or material-related variations.Proficiency in creating comprehensive documentation and effectively communicating job-related information to colleagues and management.Familiarity with optimal safety, housekeeping, and PPE practices within the department and the company.Ability to interpret and understand job tickets for efficient task execution.
