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Mold Machine Operator 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company · Franklin, WI · Yesterday
On-siteManufacturing$22.5/hrFull-time

About the role

S&C Electric Company is a 100% employee-owned company that manufactures equipment protecting the critical infrastructure of the power grid. As a Mold Machine Operator, you will operate injection molding machines to produce polymer components efficiently, playing a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

Schedule

  • 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Thursday
  • Overtime on Fridays when necessary
  • 15 paid days off (S&C Days + holiday shutdown), in addition to vacation

Pay

Estimated hourly pay rate: $22.50 per hour. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

  • Operate injection molding machine, ensuring smooth and efficient production of simple polymer components
  • Review job orders and simple blueprints to understand molding requirements
  • Set up molds, adjust parameters, and monitor production, maintaining optimal operating conditions for the machinery
  • Wear respirator for different periods of time as required
  • Cycle molding machine and monitor its progress while performing secondary operations such as deflashing, inspection, visual and mechanical application of lubricating grease, and packaging of finished product
  • Inspect finished products for defects, following quality assurance guidelines and escalating quality issues when needed
  • Use hand tools (files, hammer, scraper, air nozzle) to blow off excess and clean molds, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of equipment
  • Apply silicone mold release with a brush to ensure things don’t stick, facilitating efficient production processes
  • Perform sandblasting operations as required
  • Document completed jobs, ensuring accuracy and prompt reporting of issues
  • Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
  • Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
  • Entry-level experience in a production environment
  • Ability to use hand tools
  • Basic knowledge of machine controls and programs
  • Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments
  • Able to escalate and explain issues to team leads and supervisors as needed
  • Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications
  • Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities, weights, and measurements
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team members inside and outside of the department
  • Good critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems and understand efforts to improve processes
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to complete precise tasks and follow instructions accurately
  • Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team
  • Frequently required to lift, carry, push and pull items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Experience with precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers

Benefits

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)

About the Team

In Production Operations/QA, we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, our team members, and our world.

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