Plastic Injection Operator

About the role

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining automated equipment in a state-of-the-art automotive interior soft trim and plastic injection molding facility. This plant is a new, small-scale, high-tech operation focused on producing automotive interior components. Operators ensure machines run efficiently, safely, and produce high-quality molded parts that meet customer and automotive standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plastic injection molding machines and automated soft-trim equipment to produce parts according to specifications.
• Perform machine start-ups, shutdowns, and basic adjustments as needed to maintain operation.
• Remove finished parts and perform trimming or secondary operations.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using gauges, calipers, and templates.
• Document production counts and inspection results accurately.
• Follow all required safety procedures, PPE guidelines, and lockout/tagout practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation following 5S principles.
• Perform basic equipment cleaning, clearing jams, and assisting maintenance or technicians when needed.
• Report equipment or quality issues to Supervisors promptly.
• Work collaboratively with the Plant Manager, Supervisors, Quality, and Maintenance teams to meet production goals.
• Conforms to scheduled hours including overtime; complies with time and attendance policy
• Miscellaneous duties in support of production operations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, operating soft trim equipment and or injection molding (or similar environment).
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Familiarity with automated machinery and robotics.
• Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Must be reliable, have good attendance, and maintain a dependable and efficient work ethic
• Safety and Quality oriented.
• Familiarity with automated machinery and robotics.
• Familiarity with automotive PPAP, APQP, IATF or ISO/TS quality requirements.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Knowledge of plastic materials, molding parameters, and basic machine troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, bend, reach, lift, sit or stand for extended periods, use small hand tools and lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with robotic and molding equipment.

Skills

• Automated machinery and robotics.
• Measurement tools such as calipers and gauges.
• Quality control and inspection.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Safe work practices.

Benefits

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Pay

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