Polymer Production Operator

About the role

The Production Operator will safely control various equipment to produce products on the Production Line.

Responsibilities

• Clean mold jackets and mold core, clearing away any excess flashing, wax, and foreign debris.
• Scrape flashing from product.
• Visually inspect for quality (e.g., holes, cracks, uneven rails, short rails) and notify Team Leader if questionable.
• Set product in curing rack if quality is acceptable or scrap it if not; insert grates where applicable.
• Remove from curing rack when next piece is ready, leaving larger channels in the rack for two rounds, and move from curing rack to pallet or to patch area if needed.
• Apply a thin coat of hot wax to top surface of mold only (wax must be liquid consistency).
• Clean knockouts.
• Re-assemble jackets and end caps of mold so that they close properly.
• Insert K-rails or SK100 rails if needed and ensure rails seat correctly in mold.
• Check that inner bars are closed; if not, pull inner bars firmly to right of mold using wrench.
• Double-check that mold is closed properly (no gaps between mold jackets and end caps).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on location and product(s) being manufactured.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out general instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• This position is designated as “safety sensitive” pursuant to A.R.S. Sections 23-493(9) and 23-493.06(7).

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to squat, stand, stoop, bend down for long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 75 lbs and maximum of 100 lbs.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Technical Capacity

Benefits

• Medical & Dental
• Company-paid Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term, & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Match
• HSA & FSA

Pay

$22 hourly wage.

Schedule

6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday. Overtime as needed.