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Other duties may be assigned.\nMust be Safety Minded\nReads and follows set up instructions.\nPrepares machine setup duties by installing molds, cutting dies, slug remover and other tooling accessories.\nUses Hoist and roller carts to maneuver tooling into place\nUses Bill of Materials on Work order to set up proper material.\nLoads raw film rolls using overhead crane onto unwind station and feeding film into machine.\nConsistently monitors quality of parts as they exit machine by hand pulling and inspecting.\nUses effective problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot and implement solutions to simple process problems.\nAdjusts machines temperature, speed, pressure settings as necessary to maintain quality parts.\nSets counting scale accurately for each job.\nContinuously removes Scrap rolls and place in appropriate gaylords.\nPerforms unassisted removal and installation of product tooling following standard operating procedures using power and hand tools.\nDetermines job specifications and settings on control panel by test runs and/or use of existing job instruction recipes that determine temperature and air settings.\nMakes and saves changes to job instructions as necessary.\nPackages produced goods into boxes, gaylords or other types of packaging and applies appropriate labels or other identification.\nPalletizes in accordance with instructions per individual job.\nEnglish Speaking, reading and writing is required for this position.\nRecords work order information using barcode scanners as well as hand written documentation.\nMust be able to add, subtract, multiply using a calculator for proper completion of work orders.\nKeeps work area clean and organized without being reminded.\nAssists with weighing, labeling and loading scrap film onto designated trailer as needed.\nPerforms simple maintenance on machine. (Example: greasing)\nInspects tooling and equipment for any mechanical defects. Completes the proper forms in a timely manner in order to communicate and keep track of any defects found or any maintenance performed.\nEducation and/or Experience\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nLanguage Skills\nAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.\nMathematical Skills:\nAbility to read a tape measure.\nAbility to use a calculator.\nAbility to use a counting scale.\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.","company":"All About Packaging","rawCompany":"all about packaging","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:41:33.089Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-4023.00","title":"Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"rolling-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"326112","title":"Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-packaging-film-and-sheet-including-laminated-manufacturing"},{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"326113","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-film-and-sheet-except-packaging-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Thermoformer Operator - 1st shift","description":"Summary\nSets up and operates thermoforming machine to produce formed plastic packaging by performing the following duties.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\nMust be Safety Minded\nReads and follows set up instructions.\nPrepares machine setup duties by installing molds, cutting dies, slug remover and other tooling accessories.\nUses Hoist and roller carts to maneuver tooling into place\nUses Bill of Materials on Work order to set up proper material.\nLoads raw film rolls using overhead crane onto unwind station and feeding film into machine.\nConsistently monitors quality of parts as they exit machine by hand pulling and inspecting.\nUses effective problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot and implement solutions to simple process problems.\nAdjusts machines temperature, speed, pressure settings as necessary to maintain quality parts.\nSets counting scale accurately for each job.\nContinuously removes Scrap rolls and place in appropriate gaylords.\nPerforms unassisted removal and installation of product tooling following standard operating procedures using power and hand tools.\nDetermines job specifications and settings on control panel by test runs and/or use of existing job instruction recipes that determine temperature and air settings.\nMakes and saves changes to job instructions as necessary.\nPackages produced goods into boxes, gaylords or other types of packaging and applies appropriate labels or other identification.\nPalletizes in accordance with instructions per individual job.\nEnglish Speaking, reading and writing is required for this position.\nRecords work order information using barcode scanners as well as hand written documentation.\nMust be able to add, subtract, multiply using a calculator for proper completion of work orders.\nKeeps work area clean and organized without being reminded.\nAssists with weighing, labeling and loading scrap film onto designated trailer as needed.\nPerforms simple maintenance on machine. (Example: greasing)\nInspects tooling and equipment for any mechanical defects. Completes the proper forms in a timely manner in order to communicate and keep track of any defects found or any maintenance performed.\nEducation and/or Experience\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nLanguage Skills\nAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.\nMathematical Skills:\nAbility to read a tape measure.\nAbility to use a calculator.\nAbility to use a counting scale.\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. 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