Machine Operator - Day Shift

Vision Plastics Inc•Wilsonville, OR

About The Position

Vision Plastics, Inc. is hiring day-shift Machine Operators to operate injection molding machines and produce quality molded parts. The role involves following written and verbal production instructions, monitoring machine operation and product quality, processing and packaging parts, maintaining accurate production records, and communicating with coworkers and supervisors. Operators keep their work areas organized, ensure needed job equipment and supplies are available, and may suggest improvements to procedures. New operators receive a one-week initial training program combining hands-on production-floor learning and classroom-style instruction, followed by ongoing coaching and support. Vision Plastics offers opportunities to develop skills and pursue career pathways in leadership, technical, or specialized roles. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime on Saturday or Sunday.

Requirements

Able to read, understand, and verbally communicate work instructions.
Able to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basic reading, writing, and communication skills.
Able to manually cycle a machine by opening and closing its gate.
Able to lift, reach, and pull up to 25 pounds frequently.
Able to stand for at least eight hours.
Able to work in non-climate-controlled environments, including occasional temperatures up to 100°F.

Responsibilities

Read and follow Production Operating Instructions and verbal instructions.
Operate the injection molding machine at the required cycle time and manually cycle it by opening and closing the gate.
Monitor the machine for malfunctions, report issues to a supervisor or designee, and ensure the machine does not close on molded products or inserts.
Inspect samples and parts to verify they meet quality standards; identify and code rejects in the RT system and notify a supervisor or lead promptly.
Process parts according to instructions and customer quality standards, including tasks such as trimming, sanding, cutting, assembling, twisting, boxing, and packaging.
Accurately count parts manually or using scales.
Complete work orders and labels accurately and legibly, and verify lot numbers against work orders and containers.
Communicate with coworkers, notify the oncoming operator of problems, and answer questions.
Monitor job equipment and supplies, and notify a supervisor or lead of needs during the shift and when preparing for the next shift.
Suggest improvements to operator procedures and other work processes.
Keep the work area clean, neat, and organized throughout the shift and in preparation for the oncoming shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.