Machine Operator II - Plastics

Astronics Corporation•Clackamas, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics-PECO in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems. The Machine Operator II helps lead the plastics molding team on the graveyard shift, molding quality parts to customer specifications while meeting demand and cost and production-rate standards. The role includes mentoring operators, coordinating daily work, operating and setting up molding equipment, supporting quality and process control, handling materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with overtime when needed. The position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment depends on authorization to access such items under applicable law; the company does not guarantee or have an obligation to seek authorization. An offer is contingent on successfully passing pre-employment background and drug screenings, including cannabis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude and experience working with machines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form using common-sense reasoning.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to stand and reach regularly; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and walk, talk, or hear occasionally.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Ability to work the stated eight-hour graveyard shift and overtime when needed.
Authorization under applicable law to access any items subject to U.S. export-control laws, if required.
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screenings, including cannabis.

Nice To Haves

Previous plastic injection molding experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor molding machine operators in their duties and responsibilities.
Assign daily tasks and priorities to the molding machine team based on direction from the Production Supervisor.
Read and interpret daily production reports to determine requirements.
Assist with setups and operate molding equipment, machinery, and secondary equipment, including ultrasonic welders, drill presses, trim presses, and gate cutters.
Address quality and process-control issues.
Use measuring tools such as dial and digital calipers.
Visually inspect surfaces for flaws and make adjustments as needed.
Complete paperwork accurately and document part counts.
Operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-moving equipment and tools.
Sweep the work area and clean and wash equipment.
Attend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply quality standards.
Follow safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Report consistently and on time, work an eight-hour shift, and work overtime when needed.
Set up and tear down molding machines.
Apply lockout/tagout knowledge.
Perform material-handling duties, including cleaning hoppers and setting up dryers.