Injection Mold Compounder (3rd Shift)

Callaway Golf•Chicopee, MA

19h

About The Position

The Injection Mold Compounder prepares and mixes material batches to specification to meet daily work-order schedules and support uninterrupted injection-molding production. The role involves weighing materials, selecting the correct formulas, inspecting incoming regrind and ground materials, maintaining clean and safe work areas, and preparing runner material for shipment. The compounder works with floor personnel and Engineering to support production needs and contributes to process-efficiency improvements. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Intermediate understanding of computers.
High school diploma or GED; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to use close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Meet work-order demands according to the daily schedule.
Understand and operate the material weight station, following proper weighing procedures.
Mix batches to specification and use the correct formula for each product.
Work toward improvements in process efficiency.
Follow safe work practices, required PPE, and standardized processes.
Keep floors and driving and walking lanes clear of compounding material that could create slip hazards, including areas near blowers, injection-molding machines, the compounding room, and the dumpster area.
Ensure mantle or cover stock containers are free of contaminants.
Inspect regrind materials returned from injection-molding machines for use in blends.
Inspect ground materials returned by third-party partners to ensure they are correctly identified and meet internal processing standards.
Communicate with floor personnel and Engineering to mix materials in a way that supports continuous injection-molding production.
Assemble, line, and apply tare weights to empty gaylords used to contain runners for shipment.
Weigh full gaylords of runners, queue them for shipment, and deliver them to the designated Warehouse area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.