Injection Molding Production Operator- B Shift

StatLab•Arlington, TX

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to operate one or more assigned injection molding production lines during the shift. The operator performs production setup and operation, inspects and packages molded parts, records production data, conducts basic troubleshooting, and cleans and maintains machines and work areas. The role requires consistent adherence to safety and company procedures, teamwork, customer service, and the ability to meet production deadlines. The position is based at the Arlington, Texas facility and works B shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with possible mandatory Saturday overtime. Pay starts at $18.00 per hour, with a $0.75-per-hour shift differential for hours worked during B shift.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, including use of a mouse.
Ability to learn label-printing software.
Basic English skills to read work orders and write information.
Mechanical aptitude for setup, daily startup, tuning, and minor repair of filling and packaging equipment.
Ability to read and understand work instructions and maintenance manuals.
Ability to perform basic addition and subtraction.
Ability to use logic to troubleshoot production machine issues.
Ability to visually inspect coding, product labeling, and finished goods for defects and match products with appropriate packaging.
Ability to learn operational procedures and follow safe manufacturing practices.
Ability to manage stress and meet production deadlines.
Ability to meet physical demands including sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and walking for extended periods on a concrete floor; occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision within or correctable to the normal range.
Must work at the Arlington, Texas facility and be punctual and regularly available for the scheduled shift.
Must be available for evening and weekend work as needed.
Comfort working around automated machinery.

Responsibilities

Pull work orders at the beginning of the shift and as needed during the shift.
Verify work order labels and data for accuracy before starting production.
Inspect product type, label, color, and molding uniformity.
Load the appropriate label file.
Operate production equipment at company-standard rates and begin production runs according to work orders.
Use a weight scale to check accuracy.
Print and label boxes and cases, and assemble flattened case boxes for the shift.
Perform final assembly and/or packaging of molded parts.
Record production run data on work orders and in the EPICOR ERP system.
Stop machines at the end of production runs.
Clean and maintain production machines and work areas.
Perform basic machine troubleshooting and resolve problems as trained; escalate machine problems to the Maintenance Team and/or Lead as required.
Follow company Core Values and Purpose, attend scheduled meetings, clock in and out accurately, provide customer service, follow OSHA and other safety guidelines, and demonstrate teamwork.
Manage job-related stress, including production deadlines, and follow company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Work around automated machinery and production equipment.