Machine Operator - 1st Shift

About the Opportunity

Job Title: Machine Operator
Pay Rate: $18.00/hr
Location: Forest Lake, MN
Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:30AM – 3:30PM
Position Type: Temp to Hire

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Previous production experience required
• Ability to run a manual work center and maintain cycle, tend to multiple automatic work centers as assigned, ability to count and report production produced and scrap as required
• Basic understanding of scales and other required measuring equipment; knowledge of a variety of injection molding presses; understand how to read a print; successful completion of Paulson Molding Fundamentals 1 & 2
• To perform daily tasks safely; to work independently with limited supervision; to understand how and when to react to changes in product quality
• Walking is required within the office/shop areas
• Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending, and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements
• Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment
• Must have dexterity with hands
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner; ability to make decisions with limited information

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work/collaborate with a team to produce products correctly the first time, on time
• Follow documented processes and instructions to manufacture products to meet our customer’s expectations
• Make effective/accurate decisions about part acceptance while operating manual or automatic work centers
• Accurately count product and label packaging accordingly
• Document required information using good documentation practices on all company records
• Inspect and document parts per the Inspection instructions
• Provide continual input suggestions to team members to improve the effectiveness of production and engineering development operations
• Recognize, comprehend, and react to changes in part quality, work center and equipment controls. Notify team members as issues/concerns arise
• Congduct effective shift handoffs to incoming personnel including effective communication about work center/product statuses, scrap levels, run challenges, and best practices/job nuances to improve the likelihood of success for the incoming shift
• Follow company processes and procedures including medical cleanrooms / controlled environments
• Maintain a safe and clean work area
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor