Machine Operator, Injection Molding - 1st Shift

EPTAM Plastics•Phillipsburg, NJ

1d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

EPTAM Precision Molding is looking for a Machine Operator, Injection Molding - 1st Shift to join our team in Phillipsburg, NJ. Join us as we create medical devices that support our OEM partners in creating life-saving parts and positive outcomes for their patients. EPTAM Precision Molding, in Phillipsburg New Jersey, hosts a tightly controlled facility with ISO Class 7 and 8 cleanrooms. Our commitment to exceptional service is reflected in our continuous investment in operational upgrades and the utilization of advanced Toyo and Arburg molding machines. We take great pride in our ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. EPTAM Solutions, our parent company with locations nationwide, is at the Heart of Manufacturing. We recognize that our parts touch lives, and our teams assume this responsibility with vigor. Our minds never sleep. Join our incredible team at any one of our locations and reap the benefits of an employee-focused company. We excel at what we do for our customers, our employees, and the world.

Requirements

High School diploma, equivalent or trade school graduate and/or minimum experience.
6 months experience in a manufacturing environment
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills with our internal and external customers.
Basic knowledge of equipment.
Basic ability to read prints and use simple measuring equipment.
Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Manually inspects completed plastics parts and packs them into boxes for shipping.
Operates machines located in the department and other secondary operations.
May train new hires.
Operates in a safe manner and keeps the work area clean and organized.
Sets up station with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.
Operates machines located in the department and other secondary operations which includes mini-injector presses, grinders, cutters, radius machine as well as assembly components.
Package and label product in accordance of the standard operating procedure.
Documents production, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected.
Communicates any process problems to the Process Technician/Shift Supervisor/ Group Lead
Fill out Quality hourly paperwork
In process inspection: Inspection consists of frequent examination of the visual attributes of each product (discoloration, shorts, burns, contamination sinks, splay, delamination, etc.
Packing: Preparation includes transferring the product from catch bins or boxes into shipping containers, transporting the product to the shipping area, properly weighing, properly completing and affixing correct label to container using SAP, preparing and supplying new or used boxes to the molding presses and stacking finished product correctly on pallet
Sorts and Reworks: Sorting and/or reworking product that does not conform to the customer requirements. Properly documents and labels to identify the status of non-conforming product. Sampling and gaging of reject product may also be required.
Assist with relieving other operators with scheduled breaks
Reads and interprets the manufacturing process instructions, visual aids/drawings (e.g. microscope and magnifying lenses).
Responsible for keeping areas neat and clean, follow restriction/rules of fire protection, safety and environmental issues
Follow specifications and procedures for manufacturing, i.e., process sheets, work orders and any other special instructions.
Proper handling of all material, parts and equipment to prevent damage and loss of finished product.