Molding Operator I

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up robots and operates machines to safely produce quality injection molded parts
• Follows safety rules and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensures first piece and hourly checks are performed promptly
• Follows production schedule to run maximum amount of high quality parts with minimum downtime
• Performs SPC visual and dimensional checks on component parts
• Documents mold or machinery problems and reports as required
• Reviews, corrects and submits all required documents
• Packs, weighs, labels, and moves finished products
• Performs secondary operations as required
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Occasionally interacts with suppliers and internal customers on potential quality problems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3 months minimum molding experience or 1 year experience within Hi-Lex

Physical Requirements

• Works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment
• Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock
• May be exposed to possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds