Mold Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Mold machining function. As a Mold Machine Operator, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machine, ensuring the 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.
• Comfortable wearing respirator for different periods of time.
• 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.
• Apply silicone mold release with a brush to ensure things don’t stick, facilitating efficient production processes.
• Document completed jobs, ensuring accuracy and prompt reporting of issues.
• 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
• 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).
• 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.
• Able to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.

Preferred

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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).
• 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.
• Able to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.

Benefits

• 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).