Machine/Assembly Operator-Midnights

Mitchell Plastics•Sterling Heights, MI

About The Position

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning, growing company that supplies automotive customers with interior plastic parts. The Machine/Assembly Operator operates a moulding machine or assembly machine, or performs manual assembly, efficiently and safely while ensuring product quality. The operator reports to the shift supervisor, arrives at the workstation five minutes before the shift begins, and communicates with the incoming or outgoing shift to support a smooth transition. The operator must understand workstation instructions and keep the workstation clean.

Requirements

Ability to take instruction.
Understanding of Kanban and labelling requirements.
Ability to detect basic moulding defects, such as sink and flash.
No colour vision deficiency.
Excellent motor skills and dexterity.
Understanding of Quality and Environmental Management Systems procedures related to the job function.
Understanding of forms, tags, and labels governing the job function.

Responsibilities

Operate a moulding machine or assembly machine, or perform manual assembly duties, productively and efficiently while observing safety requirements.
Be accountable for the quality of products produced at the workstation.
Be present at the workstation five minutes before the shift begins to support a smooth transition.
Communicate with the incoming or outgoing shift during shift changes.
Read and understand the operator instructions at the workstation.
Keep the workstation clean at all times.