Thermoforming Operator

Job Summary

The Thermoforming Operator sets up, operates, monitors, and maintains large-scale

thermoforming equipment, including hydraulic presses, ovens, shears, and related

tooling, to safely produce parts that meet work order and quality requirements. This

hands-on role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to identify and

troubleshoot equipment or process issues, and a willingness to work directly with

machinery, tools, materials, adhesives, and cleaning agents in a demanding production

environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review work orders, locate and verify required materials, and accurately record

material, production, labor, and part-count information

• Set up and safely operate shears to cut material to specified dimensions
• Clean, prepare, load, and dry materials using racks and walk-in ovens in

accordance with process requirements

• Prepare forming tools by removing residual mold release, cleaning surfaces, and

applying new release material as required

• Safely load, position, secure, and unload forming tools in the press using

appropriate material-handling methods

• Set up and operate the hydraulic press using the correct program, tooling,

process parameters, and work instructions to produce conforming parts

• Monitor press cycles, temperatures, pressures, controls, and other operating

conditions; make approved adjustments to maintain a safe, stable process and

conforming product

• Identify and troubleshoot basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical,

tooling, and process issues; correct problems within training and authorization,

and promptly escalate conditions requiring maintenance support

• Safely handle and apply cleaning agents, mold-release products, adhesives, and

other process materials in accordance with work instructions and safety

requirements

• Set up and operate robotic adhesive-application equipment and fixtures to meet

specified coverage and process requirements

• Inspect completed parts for visual defects and conformance to specifications;

segregate and report nonconforming material

• Clean, count, label, and package acceptable parts in accordance with work

instructions and customer requirements

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and

minor equipment adjustments; support tooling changes and maintenance

activities as needed

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow all safety procedures,

equipment safeguards, and required personal protective equipment practices

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy industrial machinerypreferably a large

scale hydraulic press, thermoforming press, stamping press, or comparable

equipmentis strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to recognize abnormal machine

operation, use basic hand tools, follow troubleshooting steps, and clearly

communicate equipment issues

• Hands-on, safety-focused work style and willingness to work around heat, noise,

hydraulic equipment, oils, adhesives, cleaning agents, dust, and other normal

production-shop conditions

• Ability to lift and move up to 55 pounds and stand, walk, bend, reach, and work

on the production floor for extended periods

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to

maintain accurate records and recognize product or process abnormalities

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain safe, consistent performance in a

hot, noisy, and fast-paced production environment

• Ability to read and follow work orders, specifications, safety procedures, and

equipment instructions, and to communicate clearly with production, quality, and

maintenance personnel

• All applicants must meet the requirements of the U.S. Employment Eligibility

Verification (Form I-9) process.