Forming Technologies LLC was founded in 2004 with the mission of becoming a leader in heavy gauge thermoformed products by providing unequaled service, quality, and timing to our customers.

Today, Forming Technologies is a member of the DURAMAX SOLUTIONS family consisting of AMD Plastics, DLB Custom Extrusions, Forming Technologies and Duramax Holdings dba Otto Environmental Systems. We are continuously expanding our plastics manufacturing capabilities in thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding and plastic recycling while providing high-tech products and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

• Keep clean & orderly work stations; including machines and equipment by maintaining a high level of Housekeeping and 5S of assigned lines and designated areas.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including LOTO to meet company standards.
• Recognize and correct safety hazards as they are identified and notify the appropriate personnel.
• Monitor machines for mechanical issues by visual and auditory inspection.
• Take corrective action and assist in problem solving for machine issues and notify the appropriate personnel.
• Obtain & ensure all correct stock and materials are used at all times and located by machine.
• Perform machine line setup, lineout, and troubleshooting for production runs.
• Perform machinery start up and shut downs.
• Develop machine set-up parameters and heat profiles for production runs.
• Perform in-process inspection of parts and ensure they meet visual standards of acceptance and conformance.
• Recognize product defects and adjust equipment as necessary.
• Review and maintain required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders.
• Assist in overall maintenance of machines & equipment including minor repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance requirements on machines following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and call for repairs as necessary.
• Calculate dimension, size, shape, and tolerance of tooling and equipment based on specification and monitor product quality by use of visual inspection and other quality and dimensional measuring tools.
• Ensure all materials, tooling, and master tooling is properly labeled, segregated and/or returned pre- and post-production.
• Perform pre- and post- production Tool inspections and preparations, tool install, and tool removals.
• Maintain machine efficiency according to department standards to achieve performance rate goals.
• Maintain and manage supply inventory.
• Communicate job status and production issues to next shift Process Technicians, Lead, and/or Supervisor.
• Assist in on-the-job training and coaching of team members and support other machine operators as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous Thermoforming Machine Technician experience.

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