Gemstar Injection Press Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com. Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage. The position is responsible for working under general supervision to set up molds and operate injection presses, performing required adjustments to form parts and letters. Fills hoppers and trims stems from formed letters. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life. Location: Cannon Falls, MN.

Responsibilities

• Fills hoppers on injection presses with appropriate materials as indicated by the work order.
• Activates injection presses following standard practices, and monitors letters being produced.
• Produces parts in appropriate quantities to meet customer orders and to maintain desired inventory levels.
• Sets up letter molds, pad molds and custom molds on injection presses ensuring that the molds are not damaged, are the correct size, and make appropriate adjustments to produce acceptable parts.
• Inspects pressed letters and molded parts, ensuring that letters produced are consistent with quality standards required by the company.
• Operates a slotter, sawing slots in injection and form letters.
• Clips stems from letters using a hand clipper, and places letters into a box.
• Monitors the hoppers of several presses, ensuring that a sufficient supply of plastic is supplied to produce an acceptable level of production of letters during the shift.
• May replace drills or make minor adjustments on presses when required, ensuring that proper size drills are used.
• Records production units produced during the shift and forwards such information to the Lead Person or Plant Manager.
• May provide job-related training to lesser skilled employees as required.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with all department employees.
• Always maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Always uses all required safety supplies and procedures.
• May perform similar or related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Benefits

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

Wage Range: USD $21.30 - $27.92 per Hour (Posted range is inclusive of an additional 10% shift premium)

Schedule

Full Time – On-site. Schedule: 5/8 hour days 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Monday through Friday). Overtime is scheduled as needed.