Molding Operator

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Job description:

Multiple shifts available:

7 pm- 7 am, 12 Hour Rotating (2/2/3) (4 positions)

11 pm- 7 a.m, Sunday-Thursday (7 positions)

12 Hour Rotating and 3rd Shift includes a 15-20% shift differential!!

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Molding Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various molding machines used in plastics production. Your expertise will ensure the production of high-quality molded parts by adhering to safety protocols, performing quality inspections, and troubleshooting equipment issues. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to efficient manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Remove the molded plastic parts from injection molding machines.
• Trim part from runner using a gate trimming side cutter.
• Trim flash from part if needed.
• Clean parts as needed.
• Visually and mechanically inspect part using written and verbal instructions
• Do further operations on the parts as needed. This may be fixture ing, assembly, machining to size, staging parts in a cooling rack, sanding, sonic welding, hot stamping, weigh count, etc.
• Pack parts in containers following written or verbal instructions.
• Stack full containers in a designated area.
• Place runners and reject parts in material grinder, then begin the grinding operation.
• Sort runners from parts on automatic running presses.
• Record rejects parts at the molding machine.
• Complete data entry process, such as listing good parts, scrap parts and time for each job.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to industrial equipment troubleshooting and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining attention to detail.

Join our team as a Molding Operator if you thrive on precision work, enjoy working with advanced machinery, and are eager to contribute to high-quality manufacturing processes!