Operator 1, Molding

Responsibilities

• Responsible for molding production in assigned area and minor maintenance activities on assigned presses.
• Operate injection molding presses to supply downstream equipment with molded components, including inspection of components and requesting technical support to maintain part quality.
• Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses.
• Work with other molding team members to keep equipment running during breaks and call‑outs.
• Operate multi‑cavity injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to manufacture product which conforms to quality specifications, at the rated output.
• Operate injection molds/presses and place surplus molded components into inventory.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all products produced in the department, raw materials required, and product quality specifications.
• Keep machinery, work area and floors neat and orderly and comply with GMP requirements.
• Perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements.
• Work effectively in a team with limited supervision.
• Be familiar with all relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Forms, etc.), preventative‑maintenance task lists and equipment manuals pertaining to operation of all equipment in the cell.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prefer 1–2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with injection molding presses (both electric & hydraulic).