Molding Press Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

Setup, operate and tend to silicone rubber injection molding presses and mold rubber products to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and tend to silicone rubber injection molding machines to mold parts and meet customer requirements.
• Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold rubber materials, as well as plan production sequences.
• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure proper functionality and to ensure that molded components meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect molded components for surface and dimension defects and to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Preparation of all molds and components prior to molding.
• Perform basic maintenance work on molds, rails, pins and mold presses, including all tooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed and maintain maintenance logs.
• Adjust valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Remove parts and dies from machines as production runs are finished.
• Smooth and clean inner surfaces of molds.
• Inspection, and verification/validation for molds and mold pins.
• Cleaning/deflashing of molded components.
• Track inventory levels of silicone.
• Meet established setup and production efficiency and effectiveness standards.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of all required paperwork and production data in ERP system. Maintain all documentation as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of silicone injection molding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, pin gauges and drop indicators.
• Experience in ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Excellent manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination.
• High accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Effective, professional, and constructive communication and interaction skills.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise level; exposure to sounds and noise that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Exposure to extreme heat from molding presses.
• Temperature‑controlled work area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand or walk; use hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Repetitive movement, bending and twisting required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.