Machine Operator

Job Description

We at Polar, a Carlisle Company, are seeking a Machine Operator for our Prospect, CT location to join our team. The operator will maintain machinery designed to perform a specific portion of the production process around EPS (Expanded Polystyrene).

Machine Operators are responsible for operating and tending the machines that are used to produce and shape Polar's expanded polystyrene (EPS) blocks. Responsibilities include one or more of the following, depending upon your machine assignment.

• Performs general production activities to ensure efficient, consistent production of high-quality products.
• Safely operates molding machines or expansion machines.
• Inspects finished or in-process products against company standards and specifications for irregularities or rejects.
• Ensures compliance with regard to raw materials, manufacturing processes, and housekeeping.
• Troubleshoots machine or quality issues.
• Maintains documentation and performs administrative tasks relevant to plant operations
• Collaborates with shift supervisor to understand and develop training needs, structure and individual progress for the assigned shift.
• Ensures work area is maintained in order and is free of items, carts and machinery not in use to mitigate safety hazards and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as required and / or assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working Conditions and Physical Requirement :

This position conducts their work in a manufacturing environment with some exposure to the outdoors; there is exposure to loud machinery, fumes, odors, and dust.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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