Job Description

Tekni-Plex in Blauvelt, NY is searching for Punch Press Operator(s) for its second (2nd) shift (4:00 pm - 12:30 am, Monday through Friday). Punch Press Operators are responsible for safely operating punch press equipment to manufacture plastic discs and gaskets using established standards and practices.

What will you do?

• Operates punch press equipment to manufacture plastic discs or gaskets.

• Following standard methods and techniques, processes materials to ensure it meets SQF Food Safety and Quality Codes, product specifications and any special instructional customer specific requirements.

• Properly and safely set up and/or break down production equipment to process specifications to meet requirements of production order.

• Monitors press operation, adjusts settings, and troubleshooting issues.

• Maintains safe operation of production equipment at standard rates.

• Packages finish product as per standards.

• Monitors machine performance as per standard during operation, follows Management Operation System (MOS) metrics and or notifications and escalations.

• Inspects product for conformance to specifications, visually or using gauges or templates, and adjusts machine to correct errors.

• Performs “GO or NO GO” and dimensional measurements using a micrometer, caliper, scale as required. Inform Supervisor/Manager and/or Quality Assurance of non-conformances.

• Removes and/or sorts recycled and non-recycled materials to trash or transfer bins.

• Completes daily recording of production via LN or other defined means utilizing Ln Info. on the industrial barcode scanner

• Maintains all equipment and advise the Manager of repairs when necessary.

• Participates in shift exchange activities with those of other shifts to ensure proper flow of information.

• Promotes personal and product safety by:

Is competent and supports the companies ISO standards for Product Safety 22000 and HACCP. Reports any non-conformances or Product Safety risks to immediate supervisor. Actively assesses activities on a constant basis to ensure no unsafe actions or results will occur. Ensuring the housekeeping in the immediate and surrounding work area is maintained or improved to the highest level possible.

• Ensures Quality of products and processes are maintained.

• Actively participates in the continuous improvement process (CIP)

• If possess the ability to comprehend and adapt quickly, cross train on all 3 equipment within the department and fill in as needed, punch press, lamination and slitting.

• Performs other duties that may be assigned.