Molding Operator

Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Position Purpose

Responsible for operation of injection molding machines and related equipment in production of quality products.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding machines.
• Clip, trim, visually inspect and package quality product as required in the documented instructions.
• Ensure proper housekeeping by clearing and cleaning workspace.
• Complete all paperwork pertaining to production neatly and correctly following all quality standards.
• Perform checks and compare parts with the QA samples.
• Monitor, record and report all scrap.
• Assist molders during machine changes as needed.
• Perform inspection of machine to identify potential malfunctions.
• Responsible for following all Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of experience, training and education.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Capable of using basic hand tools.
• Comprehension of basic math, including fractions, decimals, averages and percentages.
• Must be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain standing/walking through most of shift.

• Standing: 60% or more of work time
• Bending at waist: 20 to 60% of work time
• Walking: 20 to 60% of work time
• Reaching below shoulder level: 20 to 60% of work time
• Sitting: 20% or less of work time
• Reaching above shoulder level: 20 to 60% of work time
• Lifting under 25 lbs.: 20 to 60% of work time
• Grasping: 60% or more of work time
• Lifting 25 to 50 lbs.: 20% or less of work time
• Handling: 60% or more of work time
• Lifting over 50 lbs.: Not applicable
• Finger Dexterity: 60% or more of work time
• Carrying under 25 lbs.: 20 to 60% of work time
• Feeling: 60% or more of work time
• Carrying 25 to 50 lbs.: Not applicable
• Eye-Hand coordination: 60% or more of work time
• Carrying over 50 lbs.: Not applicable
• Eye-Hand-Foot coordination: 20 to 60% of work time
• Pushing under 25 lbs.: 20 to 60% of work time
• Hearing, ordinary: 60% or more of work time
• Pushing 25 to 50 lbs.: 20% or less of work time
• Seeing – near vision acuity: 60% or more of work time
• Pushing over 50 lbs.: Not applicable
• Seeing – far vision acuity: 60% or more of work time
• Climbing stairs: 20% or less of work time
• Depth perception: 60% or more of work time
• Climbing ladders: 20% or less of work time
• Color perception: 60% or more of work time
• Balancing: 20% or less of work time
• Kneeling: 20% or less of work time
• Keyboarding: 60% or more of work time
• Crawling: 20% or less of work time
• Pulling: Not applicable
• Turning/twisting: 20 to 60% of work time