Injection Molding Machine/Assembly Operator
The Injection Molding Machine/Assembly Operator is responsible for operating the injection molding machines and assembly machines. This Associate must follow all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, and follow quality and safety protocol.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
· Routinely communicate and share knowledge with team members to produce high quality parts in a timely manner.
· Read job order to determine product specifications.
· Follow operation instructions and assembly bill of materials.
· Maintain machine adjustment logs, accurate records and documentation for quality control.
· Inspect molded parts and verify conformance of finished product to specifications to meet established quality criteria of zero non-conformance.
· Escalate production and quality issues/concerns to Supervisor during production, following escalation policy.
· Communicate with maintenance on machine performance issues, submit work requests for corrective maintenance.
· Use measuring devices and gauges to determine quality level of molded parts.
· Remove products, clean molds and reload raw materials according to specifications.
· Perform rework or secondary operations as designated and pack parts according to written instructions.
· Operate industrial equipment such as pallet jacks.
· Collect and record production data for utilization by Quality Control Inspection personnel.
· Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
· Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
· Assist in training new operators.
· Support initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained.
· Proactively participate in training, development and safety events focusing on improving processes.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
· Zero to six months related molded plastic injection training preferred.
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
· Demonstrated ability to be a reliable, responsible team player focused on producing a quality product.
· Must have knowledge of how to operate a computer.
· Successful completion of a post offer physical, drug screen and background check
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate frequently is required to walk and stand: reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. This person must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment is generally noisy and the employee regularly works around dust, oil, electrical devices and mechanically moving parts. Safety glasses are required while on the plant floor. While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularity works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be comfortable working in a high-speed production environment.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervision:
The Injection Molding Machine/Assembly Operator will be under the direct supervision of the Vice President. Requests for time off, calling in sick and any other concerns will be directed to the Vice President.
Hours:
This position is Non-exempt.
Full-time; forty (40) hours of work are required per week.
Must be available to work holidays and weekends when requested from Supervisor.
1st, 2nd or 3rd shift may be required. May involve 8 or 12 hour shifts.
Payscale:
$12.00-$19.00