2nd Shift Thermoforming Machine Operator (Weekends)

Company Overview:

Party City Holdings, Inc. is the largest party goods supplier and party retail chain in the world. We are also the country's premier retailer of Halloween costumes, accessories, and decorations. Party City Holdings is made up of two divisions, Party City Retail Group (PCRG) and AMSCAN Wholesale. At Party City Holdings, we like to have fun! We are helpful, passionate, and creative. We inspire our customers with exciting concepts, themes and ideas and provide everything they need to bring them to life. We make it easy to create unforgettable moments.

Amscan, Inc. is the consumer products division of Party City Holdings, Inc. and is the largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of party goods and accessories in the world. In our Elmsford, New York office we design Party Goods, Costumes and Gifts which are sold to consumers by Party City and other retailers globally. Our diverse product line makes the possibilities for celebration endless. Be a part of the party.and join us.

Job Overview:

The Thermoforming Machine Operator will be responsible for start up and running of Brown CS and Quad Thermoforming Machines as well as the efficiency and utilization of the quality of the product. They will troubleshoot process problems and identify solutions to reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs. The Thermoforming Machine Operator will monitor process equipment to identify potential errors and develop solutions to eliminate the reoccurrence of the problem.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Run Brown CS and Quad Thermoforming Machines
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment
• Write up work orders to repair mechanical or safety issues, as needed
• Know, understand and follow OSHA & safety regulations

Skills Required:

• Full understanding of ballooning process & theoretical applications
• 5 or more years of in-line thermoforming process experience
• Ability to interface with HMI controllers
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Excellent communication and essential interpersonal skills.
• Must be reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

FLSA Working conditions:

• Must always wear required PPE.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for the length of shift
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with extreme temperatures and noise.