Mold Operator (All Shifts)

Job Description

The producing level Mold Operator associate works under minimal supervision to operate injection molding machines and secondary equipment according to established procedures.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Produces parts according to procedures and standards by operating presses and by inspecting and trimming, coding and packaging.

Processes parts according to procedures and standards for assembly by operating sonic welder, bonding with adhesives, and by coding and packaging.

Follows established job instructions to produce product according to specification.

Gauges quality of parts by detecting and reporting defective material and recording scrap.

Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work areas by executing and enhancing the defined 6S duties.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.

Key Performance Indicators (If applicable, describe the metrics that exist that will be used to measure effectiveness in role):

Demonstrated skills to perform basic, repetitive activities on two or more molding machines and/or secondary equipment with the ability to set up new jobs if required.

Ability to interpret standard operating procedures to produce a quality product

Ability to complete required paperwork properly.

Ability to maintain flow of parts within the established cycle time with minimal errors.

Demonstrated ability to detect quality imperfections on molded parts and work with appropriate personnel to troubleshoot.

Demonstrates safe practice of hand held tools.

Demonstrated quality of team communications.

Key Decision Rights

Ability to recognize and solve typical problems that may occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience (Specify the educational background, qualifications and experience, typically required to perform the job fully and effectively):

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Previous experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Developed visual and mechanical skills

Ability to use hand tools and work with small parts

Good verbal communication skills

Reliable with positive attitude and flexible approach

Physical Effort and Work Environment

Work performed in a shop environment, during an 8-hour shift.

Standing, stepping onto a 10 inch platform, bending and reaching forward to dislodge parts from mold required throughout the entire shift.

Lifting of up to 30 pounds and maneuvering of boxes weighing up to 100 pounds from a skid to a dolly required 10 percent of shift.

Pushing and pulling of a dolly with enough force to move up to 100 pounds occurs 5% of shift.

Ability to work with hand tools, a pneumatic cutting tool, and small parts is necessary throughout entire shift.

Ability to operate a computer keyboard.

Safety glasses required at all times.

Exposed to oil, shavings and noise and seasonal heat.

Full-time