Mold Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate injection molding machine, ensuring the smooth and efficient production of simple polymer components.
• Review job orders and simple blueprints to understand molding requirements.
• Set up molds, adjust parameters, and monitor production, maintaining optimal operating conditions for the machinery.
• Comfortable wearing respirator for different periods of time.
• Cycle molding machine and monitor its progress while performing secondary operations such as deflashing, inspection, visual and mechanical application of lubricating grease, and packaging of finished product.
• Inspect finished products for defects, following quality assurance guidelines and escalating quality issues when needed.
• Use hand tools like files, hammer, scrapper, air nozzle to blow off excess and clean molds, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of equipment.
• Apply silicone mold release with a brush to ensure things don’t stick, facilitating efficient production processes.
• Perform sandblasting operations as required.
• Document completed jobs, ensuring accuracy and prompt reporting of issues.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• What you’ll Need to Succeed:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.
• Entry level experience in a production environment.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of machine controls and programs.
• Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments. Able to escalate and explain issues to team leads and supervisors as needed.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities, weights, and measurements.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team members inside and outside of the department.
• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems and understand efforts to improve processes.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to complete precise tasks and follow instructions accurately.
• Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.
• Frequently required to lift, carry, push and pull items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.
• Preferred:
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers
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• No fixed deadline.
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