Thermoforming Process Technician

Position Summary

The Thermoforming Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining thermoforming equipment used to produce high-quality plastic products. This position ensures that production requirements, quality standards, safety procedures, and efficiency goals are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate thermoforming machines and related production equipment.
• Load raw materials, tooling, rolls, or sheets according to production requirements.
• Adjust machine settings, including temperature, pressure, speed, timing, and forming depth.
• Monitor equipment throughout the production process to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect finished products for dimensions, appearance, thickness, trimming, and other quality requirements.
• Identify defects, troubleshoot operating issues, and make appropriate machine adjustments.
• Complete production, quality, scrap, downtime, and material usage records accurately.
• Perform product changeovers and assist with installing or removing molds and tooling.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using established housekeeping standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, work instructions, and company policies.
• Communicate equipment problems, material concerns, and quality issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance team.
• Work cooperatively with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and supervisory personnel.
• Meet established production rates while minimizing waste and downtime.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow production orders, specifications, and work instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or tape measures.
• Basic math skills and the ability to complete production documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous thermoforming, plastics, extrusion, injection molding, or converting experience.
• Experience completing machine setups and product changeovers.
• Familiarity with quality inspection procedures and manufacturing safety standards.
• Forklift or material-handling experience, if applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to [XX] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, climb, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, heat, noise, and plastic materials.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing environment where employees may be exposed to moving machinery, elevated temperatures, noise, fumes, and varying environmental conditions. Required personal protective equipment must be worn at all times.

Success in This Position

The successful Thermoforming Operator will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, consistent product quality, reliable attendance, efficient machine operation, accurate documentation, and effective teamwork.

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Door Industry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Pay: From $16.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person