Molding Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. Located in Rochester and founded in 1916, G&H | GS Optics specializes in the custom design and manufacture of precision polymer optics used in biomedical, healthcare diagnostics, machine vision, analytical instrumentation, and defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and degate injection molded polymer optical lenses of various sizes and geometries.
• Package finished parts in accordance with customer and production quality requirements.
• Record production data including cycle times and scrap rates within the ERP system.
• Operate one or more injection molding machines and perform basic secondary operations such as milling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free work environment.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions, process control plans, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and process technicians to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Communicate production, equipment, or quality concerns promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with inventory counts and material preparation for incoming shifts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in updating work instructions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or inspection experience required.
• Experience operating or working around injection molding equipment preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards and manufacturing best practices preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control) methods is a plus.
• Basic computer skills with experience entering production data into ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a clean, precision manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following established procedures.

Pay

$18 - $22 hourly

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd shift