Plastics Thermoforming Operations Technologist

Plastics Thermoforming Operations Technologist

Your mission: elevate thermoforming performance—from startup to steady-state—while keeping safety, quality, and documentation uncompromised.

Mission objectives

• Partner with the Process Team Leader to diagnose and resolve persistent processing problems.
• Support setup activities and help bring lines into repeatable production conditions.
• Engage with corporate engineers on new product development efforts and execute R&D trial requests.
• Drive continuous quality improvement through established programs and disciplined follow-up.
• Apply expert insight into material behavior within the thermoforming process to optimize parameters.
• Assist with start-up of new equipment, providing hands-on process support.
• Own the accuracy and currency of process definition sheets and the tracking system.
• Operate thermoforming equipment and related peripherals; perform adjustments with basic hand tools.
• Maintain a high level of technical proficiency cultivated through practical experience and on-the-job training.
• Capture, record, and maintain required process and quality information.
• Contribute in additional areas as needed.

Capabilities you’ll leverage

• Safety Leadership: Active participation in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Quality Systems: Develop and sustain ISO-compliant processes and documentation.
• Knowledge Transfer: Create and deliver training to operators and peers as required.
• Operational Leadership: Action oriented; communicates effectively; drives engagement; results driven; manages complexity; adapts to changing conditions.
• Collaboration: Work productively across functions; build a culture of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork; multitask and prioritize under pressure.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of products, materials, production technologies, equipment capabilities, and standard manufacturing business processes; awareness from concept through commercialization.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Mechanical aptitude with the ability to efficiently identify and execute the right corrective actions.
• Project Management: Provide direction and support during project introductions with Manufacturing; strong understanding of the NPD process.

Tools of the trade

• Thermoforming Machine (plus supporting peripherals)