Brentwood Industries, Inc.

Machine Operator II

Brentwood Industries, Inc.  •  $401k/yr  •  Reading, PA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Calender Operator II – Reading, PA


Hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm Monday through Friday.


Operates Calender and Extrusion machines to efficiently heat, mix, extrude and press plastic into a calendered film of various thicknesses. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
  • Operates calendar and extrusion equipment and is responsible for setting all heat processing parameters, including all width and gauge changes for the plastic film produced.
  • Maintains machinery and operates at highest efficiency while inspecting product for quality defects, gauge control, product specification, and overall functions of the line.
  • Maintain department housekeeping and 5S program requirements. Ensure that the production area is cleaned up for arriving shift.
  • Track and input daily production information in computer shop floor data collection system to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Perform timely machine and labor inputs; changing from setup, run and downtime as it occurs.
  • Follow Good Documentation Practices rules in alignment with QMS / EMS requirements.
  • Operates and monitors material transfer system. Regulates feed rates according to production demand.
  • Completes necessary paperwork and reports pertaining to production, quality control, and inventory control measures.
  • Assists with other tasks as necessary to help maintain efficient production.
  • Communicate effectively with other shifts regarding machine, quality and priority concerns.
  • Effectively utilize shift overlaps to convey critical information.
  • Input MPulse maintenance and tooling requests as needed.
  • Review calibration status (expiration dates, condition, and legibility of calibration stickers) of devices used to measure product conformity.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Perform all work procedures in accordance with safety standards.
  • Perform all work procedures according to established Quality Management & Environmental Management Systems.

Essential Skills:

  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Satisfactory completion of all Level I requirements.
  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OTHER: Forklift Certification.
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to use American weight measurements and convert fractions into decimal equivalents.
  • REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • OTHER: None


Brentwood offers professional growth potential, a pleasant work environment, and an excellent wage and benefits package including 401k w/employer match. Brentwood Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

At Brentwood, we have a passion for both our products and our people. Our goal as an employer is to help you excel as an individual and as part of a team by providing you with satisfying, motivating, and stimulating work experience. The varied nature of the environment at Brentwood allows you to work alongside industry professionals on a wide range of projects, contributing your knowledge and strengths to develop innovative, market-driven solutions.


Please note: We are not working with external recruiters at this time and are not accepting unsolicited resumes.
Brentwood Industries, Inc.

About Brentwood Industries, Inc.

Brentwood is a leading provider of thermoformed plastic solutions to a wide variety of consumer, manufacturing, and environmental industries. With diverse production capabilities, engineering expertise, and a focus on innovation, Brentwood applies a team approach to solve the challenges facing our customers.

Established in 1965 as a small thermoforming facility, Brentwood has transformed into a vertically integrated corporation and experienced rapid growth both domestically and internationally. This continuous progress has allowed Brentwood to engage developing markets and further establish its global footprint.

Brentwood supplies custom and proprietary products of the highest quality and develops forward-thinking strategies for the most complex applications. We emphasize customer service and work closely with clients throughout the design, engineering, and manufacturing phases of each project to create targeted, tailored solutions.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reading, PA
Year Founded
1965
Website
brentwoodindustries.com
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