Molding Machine Operator

VAUPELL NORTHWEST

We are currently seeking a Molding Machine Operator, Monday through Friday full-time hours 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM for our Everett, WA facility.

Vaupell designs, engineers, and produces custom, high performance engineered plastic and composite components and assemblies for demanding applications. We are the global market leader in plastic components and assemblies for aircraft interiors while also serving the broader aerospace, defense and medical device & diagnostic markets. Vaupell provides engineered solutions to top tier OEM’s, market-leading growth companies, and promising start-ups. Collaboration with our customers in all phases of the product life cycle results in the highest value solutions that reduce time to market, manage risk and control costs.

Position Purpose

Responsible for operation of injection molding machines and related equipment in production of quality products.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Operate molding machines.
• Clip, trim, visually inspect and package quality product as required in the documented instructions.
• Ensure proper housekeeping by clearing and cleaning workspace.
• Complete all paperwork pertaining to production neatly and correctly following all quality standards.
• Perform checks and compare parts with the QA samples.
• Monitor, record and report all scrap.
• Assist molders during machine changes as needed
• Perform inspection of machine to identify potential malfunctions.
• Responsible for following all Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of experience, training and education
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Capable of using basic hand tools
• Comprehension of basic math, including fractions, decimals, averages and percentages
• Must be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment

Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Environmental Condition

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.