General Plastics Inc Machine Operator- 1st Shift Milwaukee, WI · Full time Company website

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General Plastics, Inc. (GP) is a leading custom plastic thermoformer located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, certified under ISO 9001:2015 standards. With over 70 full-time employees and a 93,000-square-foot facility developed through multiple expansions, GP offers high-quality, cost-effective solutions tailored for Transportation and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Serving customers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, GP specializes in markets such as transportation, medical, food & beverage, construction, and more. Committed to innovation and precision, GP delivers exceptional results to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Makes sure the machine is running at or above established CNC rates.
• Learning multiple techniques including hand trimming and scraping, polishing, attaching components, etc. to complete parts for shipping per job order.
• Packages parts, attaches correct shipping labels and labels gaylords properly.
• Uses tools including heat guns and sonic gauges to maximize quality and production efficiencies, to meet established forming standards for production under general supervision.
• Identify defects by comparing them to samples to eliminate any blemishes, gloss level issues, chill marks, warping or other material defects.
• Logs into all jobs assigned to.
• Reads the Job Traveler and follows requirements.
• Verifies machine has a signed sample & current parts being machined or formed match the sample.
• Assesses quality as required using test fixtures, measuring devices and/or visual observation.
• Sets up and uses a bandsaw to cut up and trim scrap to an acceptable size.
• Counts parts accurately
• Ensures all paperwork is complete, accurate, and turned in at the end of the shift.
• Ensures information is entered into the ERP system accurately.
• Ensures the machine is clean and organized. Make sure all 5S tools are in place and accounted for and old paperwork and labels are removed from the work area.
• Follow all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Abides by 5S
• Demonstrates continual improvement in quality and quantity of work performed.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Quality Control (QC) experience helpful.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Employee Handbook, safety rules, and Job Travelers.
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written or oral form.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Required to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a hot or cool, dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy environment.