Molding Technical Operator, 7pm - 7am

Job Purpose

This position will be a hybrid operator position that is trained to perform basic machine restarts on injection molding and/or CNC machining cells. In addition, other tasks will include the hourly updating and monitoring of the Production Graphs, performing regular, thorough visual inspections on a variety of parts being produced, and assisting both operators and technicians.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate machines to produce products, following manufacturing process instructions
• Restart machines which have stopped for predetermined reasons deemed as basic restarts
• Complete Production Graphs on machines being operated and report findings as required
• Perform thorough visual inspections each hour on machines producing parts
• Serve as a resource to assist operators with the handling and counting of scrap, taping cartons, etc
• Organize workstations and assist with sustaining organization
• Supply material to the work stations as needed
• Assist with moving completed products from workstations as needed
• Utilize computer skills including Google Docs, email, and other programs as needed
• Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within the facility
• Assist in the training of others as needed

Secondary Responsibilities

• Clean and organize department as needed
• Work in other departments as needed
• Other work as directed

Qualifications

• Must be able to balance time well, adapting to changing conditions throughout the shift
• Solid communication skills are required for communications with press operators, technicians, supervisors and managers
• 2-4 years of related experience required
• Must have successfully passed Injection Molding Phase 1 & 2 training
• High School (or equivalent) education

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 95% maximum to 10% minimum
• Sitting: 75% maximum to 10% minimum
• Walking: 75% maximum to 50% minimum
• Bimanual dexterity for grasping of tools and equipment
• Visual inspection for dimensional defects
• Lifting maximum of 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted
• Maximum lifting distance from floor to table height
• Occasional twisting to 90 degrees
• Moving pallets of parts with a pallet jack

Working Environment

• Some noise
• Hearing protection needed in posted areas
• Sometimes hot or cold depending on the time of year

Tool and Equipment Requirements

• Safety glasses where required and safety toed footwear