Operator 1, Molding

Operator 1, Molding supports injection molding production by operating molding presses and auxiliary equipment, performing product inspections, maintaining part quality, and carrying out minor equipment maintenance. The role requires adherence to GMP, work instructions, quality specifications, and preventive maintenance procedures while working effectively in a team with limited supervision.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with injection molding presses, preferably both electric and hydraulic.
• Ability to operate multi-cavity injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to perform product quality inspections and make appropriate quality decisions.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on assigned presses.
• Ability to follow GMP requirements, SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documents.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and preventive maintenance task lists.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and with limited supervision.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends.
• Good attention to quality, safety, cleanliness, and detail.
• Responsible for molding production in assigned area and minor maintenance activities on assigned presses.
• Operate injection molding presses to supply downstream equipment with molded components including inspection of components and requesting technical support to maintain part quality.
• Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses.
• Work with other molding team members to keep equipment running during breaks and call-outs.
• Operate multi cavity injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to manufacture product which conforms to quality specifications, at the rated output.
• Operate injection molds/presses and place surplus molded components into inventory.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all products produced in the department, raw materials required, and product quality specifications.
• Keep machinery, work area and floors neat and orderly and comply with GMP requirements.
• Able to perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team with limited supervision.
• Must be familiar with all relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Forms, etc.), preventative maintenance task lists and equipment manuals which pertain to operation of all equipment in the cell.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Prefer 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably injection molding presses (both electric & hydraulic).