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Machine operators are an integral part of our team and responsible for the safe and efficient operation and monitoring of one or more plastic injection-molding machines in accordance with standard operating procedures. Operators play a valuable role in ensuring our products meet customer quality expectations through safe handling of the product, performing basic assembly and hot stamping functions, and performing any necessary rework processes (trimming, cleaning, etc.).

Accountabilities:

• Operate and monitor one or more plastic injection-molding machines by safely removing parts from material handling device (e.g., chutes, conveyors) and performing secondary operations (e.g. hot stamping, assembly, trimming) within a specified cycle time.

• Visually inspect and ensure that the product is manufactured and packaged to customer specifications.

• Perform any rework process that is required, which may include trimming, flaming, and cleaning.

• Perform basic assembly functions, such as attaching accessories/components to a molded product.

• Operate auxiliary decorating, stacking, and automated equipment that may include hot stamping machines, conveyors, stackers, etc.

• Stack products and use dollies to safely transport products.

• Effectively meet minimum production and quality standards; responsible for keeping pace with the cycle time of the respective molding machine.

• Timely and accurately complete all required production paperwork; accurately account for all scrap parts produced during the shift.

• Maintain general housekeeping standards throughout the plant by sorting, sweeping, and cleaning, or as otherwise instructed.

Physical Requirements – must be able to:

• Effectively move throughout the facility to access various machines and equipment, supplies, etc.

• Remain in a stationary position over 66% of the time.

• Operate, activate, and repetitively use equipment controls and related production tools over 66% of the time.

• Lift and move product, parts and supplies, etc. weighing up to 30 lbs., a distance of 1 – 3’, from machines, carts, conveyors, etc. 67 – 100% of the time.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or comparable work-related experience preferred.

• Experience in a fast-paced, production-based warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Prior experience as a machine operator in the molded plastic field, or other fast-paced, production-based manufacturing environment preferred.

• Capable and willing to operate any injection molding machine and maintain productivity and quality standards.

• Actively engages in a team-based environment.

• Must be able to learn and execute all work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality practices/standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• What shift is ideal for you?
• Do you have reliable transportation?

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No