Injection Molding Production Operator- C Shift- OVERNIGHT

StatLab•Arlington, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Molding Production Operator works under minimal supervision and operates one or more assigned injection molding production lines during the shift. The position involves preparing and verifying work orders and labels, checking product type, color, and molding uniformity, loading label files, running production equipment at company-set standard rates, and completing production records in the EPICOR ERP system. The operator also prints and labels boxes and cases, assembles flattened cases, performs final assembly or packaging of molded parts, and cleans and maintains machines and work areas. The operator performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs as trained, escalating other machine problems to the Maintenance Team or Lead. The role requires following company policies and safety guidelines, contributing to teamwork and customer service, attending scheduled meetings, accurately recording work time, and managing job-related stress and deadlines. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require. This position is based at the Arlington, Texas facility. C Shift hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with possible mandatory Saturday overtime. The stated starting rate is $18.00 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked during C Shift.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, including use of a mouse.
Ability to learn label-printing software.
Basic English ability 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 labels, and finished goods for defects and confirm products match appropriate packaging.
Ability to learn operational procedures and practice safe manufacturing.
Ability to manage stress.
Ability to meet physical demands, including sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking for extended periods on a concrete floor, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision within or correctable to within the normal range.
Must work at the Arlington, Texas facility and be punctual and reliable during the scheduled shift.
Must be available for evening and weekend work as needed.
Must be comfortable working around automated machinery.

Responsibilities

Pull work orders at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout 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.
Run production equipment at company-set standard rates and begin production runs according to work orders.
Use a weight scale to check accuracy.
Print and apply labels to boxes and cases.
Pull flattened case boxes and assemble enough 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, policies, OSHA requirements, and other safety guidelines.
Attend scheduled meetings and accurately clock in and out for work and lunch.
Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate teamwork.
Manage job-related stress, including meeting deadlines.