Machine Operator in Bridgewater
Energy Jobline ZR, Bridgewater, MA, United States
Job Title: Production Associate
Location: Bridgewater, MA
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Shift: First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Job Summary
The Production Associate is responsible for the precision fabrication of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and other rigid foam materials. This role focuses on creating custom‑shaped thermal and protective liners for shipping containers to ensure the integrity of temperature‑sensitive or fragile goods during transit through major logistics networks.
Key Responsibilities
Precision Cutting & Shaping:
Measure and cut polystyrene sheets into specific dimensions and complex shapes using hot wires and manual cutting tools to meet exact shipping box specifications.
Template Utilization:
Read and interpret technical blueprints or digital templates to produce pre‑molded shippers and inner protection components for various product types, such as medical supplies or perishables.
Component Assembly:
Glue or laminate corrugated parts with foam inserts to create multi‑layered protective packaging used by major carriers for maximum inner protection. Inspect finished foam inserts for dimensional accuracy and structural integrity, ensuring they meet ISTA or carrier‑mandated testing procedures. Monitor material waste and assist in machine setup to maximize yield from polystyrene blocks or sheets.
Qualifications
Technical Proficiency:
Ability to operate and maintain specialized cutting equipment, including industrial saws and laminating machinery.
Attention to Detail:
High level of accuracy in measuring (down to millimeters) to ensure a precise fit within outer corrugated boxes.
Safety Compliance:
Strict adherence to safety guidelines when handling adhesives, chemicals, and high‑speed cutting tools.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
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Location: Bridgewater, MA
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Shift: First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Job Summary
The Production Associate is responsible for the precision fabrication of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and other rigid foam materials. This role focuses on creating custom‑shaped thermal and protective liners for shipping containers to ensure the integrity of temperature‑sensitive or fragile goods during transit through major logistics networks.
Key Responsibilities
Precision Cutting & Shaping:
Measure and cut polystyrene sheets into specific dimensions and complex shapes using hot wires and manual cutting tools to meet exact shipping box specifications.
Template Utilization:
Read and interpret technical blueprints or digital templates to produce pre‑molded shippers and inner protection components for various product types, such as medical supplies or perishables.
Component Assembly:
Glue or laminate corrugated parts with foam inserts to create multi‑layered protective packaging used by major carriers for maximum inner protection. Inspect finished foam inserts for dimensional accuracy and structural integrity, ensuring they meet ISTA or carrier‑mandated testing procedures. Monitor material waste and assist in machine setup to maximize yield from polystyrene blocks or sheets.
Qualifications
Technical Proficiency:
Ability to operate and maintain specialized cutting equipment, including industrial saws and laminating machinery.
Attention to Detail:
High level of accuracy in measuring (down to millimeters) to ensure a precise fit within outer corrugated boxes.
Safety Compliance:
Strict adherence to safety guidelines when handling adhesives, chemicals, and high‑speed cutting tools.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
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