Ovens - Machine Operator I

Myers Industries Inc•Littleton, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company, is a custom rotational molding company that produces plastic parts for a wide range of applications. The Machine Operator operates molding equipment to produce molded products according to efficiency and quality standards. The position is on first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at $21.00 per hour. The operator prepares for jobs by reviewing setup sheets and ensuring required information and tools are available. The role includes maintaining molding equipment, producing and staging products, meeting production targets and deadlines, entering accurate data into Syspro, and inspecting products for quality. The operator also completes required training, including ISO-related training, and attends scheduled meetings. Work takes place in a typical manufacturing environment, which may be hot, humid, and loud, and includes ovens, torches, rotating tools, forklifts, and other moving machinery. The position requires remaining stationary with intermittent walking, frequently maneuvering around parts and molds, using hand tools, and lifting and transporting parts.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment.
Ability to remain stationary with intermittent walking throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance, and transport them up to 20 feet.
Ability to frequently position oneself to maneuver around parts, materials, and molds.
Ability to operate hand tools and write legibly.
Ability to work for extended periods in a hot, humid environment.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all information and tools needed for each job are in place before work begins.
Pull and review setup sheets before starting a job.
Maintain equipment required for molding machines.
Stage products properly after molding and move them to designated staging locations.
Complete assigned projects by their due dates.
Review production priorities.
Meet or exceed required training requirements, including those related to ISO standards, and attend scheduled shift or other required meetings.
Meet or exceed production targets.
Enter accurate data into Syspro.
Produce molded products using the methods designated for each job, including oven controls, overhead cranes, hand and power tools, pallet jacks, and open flame.
Inspect products for conformance to quality standards.