Commercial Molding Machine Operator

VAUPELL INDUSTRIAL • Constantine, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

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)

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.
• Monitor, record and report all scrap.
• Assist molders during machine changes as needed.
• Perform inspection of machine to identify potential malfunctions.
• Perform checks and compare parts with the QA samples to production order.
• Completes weekly cycle counts on build items.
• Follow and understand build instructions for commercial products with high attention to detail.
• Work as a team to verify other team members’ work to ensure commercial customer quality.
• Use ERP system to print and scan labels.
• Work independently/undirected to prioritize time and complete commercial customer demand.
• Operate blow molding machine.
• Build commercial packaging.
• Responsible for following all Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees