Description

The overall objective/purpose of this position:

Operates Injection Molding Machines according to work instructions to produce plastic component parts.

Shift hours: SECOND SHIFT- Monday-Thursday 3:00PM - 1:30AM (4 10 hour shifts / week)

Salary: $13/Hour, Starting, with $1.50/hr shift differential ($14.50/hr starting total)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate machine to perform the required function
• Follow the work instructions for completing the required job function to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications
• Loads and unloads parts and materials from machine
• Inspect pieces throughout the production run
• Performs deburring, sanding, grinding or similar operations as necessary, according to the work instructions, to ensure parts meet the required standards
• Cuts material to size using shears, knives, cutters, scissors, router or bandsaw
• Trims, drills, reams, countersinks, grinds and finishes parts to specifications, using the appropriate tools
• Completes required quality production paperwork according to company work rules
• Reports accurate production numbers using the ERP computer system
• Keeps work area neat and organized
• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is required to use their hands and fingers to handle and feel. Vision requirements of this job include close vision, color vision and moderate distance vision. The employee is required to stand most of the shift, occasionally walk around from machine to machine. The employee may occasionally need to lift moderate weights up to 35 lbs.

Work Environment:

The work setting of this manufacturing facility provides adequate lighting, noise levels will be moving between moderate to high noise levels. Required Personal Protection Equipment includes Safety Glasses and Hearing Protection for any person in the production area. Additional PPE may be required, i.e. gloves, face masks, face shields, dependent on the specific job being performed and company safety rules and regulations. Because of the nature of this business, the temperature in the production facility can be very hot during the hotter times of the year. Typically, the temperature is more comfortable during the more moderate temperature times of the year. Employees are strongly encouraged to have water at their work area to stay hydrated during their work shift.

Requirements

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Basic computer understanding
• Knowledge of machinery

Education and Experience:High school diploma/GED PreferredPrevious machine operations experience preferred