Machine Operator - 3rd shift
About The Position
The Compression Molding “C” Operator is responsible for the overall quality of caps, smooth operation of molding machines, adding compound to machines, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The operator may operate up to seven molding machines; operation of Alliance machines requires authorization. This role includes routine quality inspections and production documentation, material handling, and safety-focused housekeeping. The position is in a typical manufacturing environment with moderate noise. Summer temperatures in the Compression Molding Department can reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees must be able to wear safety goggles and hearing protection. Drug testing is a requirement for employment.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate effectively using spoken language.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent standing and occasional walking, lifting/carrying, manual manipulation, grasping, reaching outward, speaking, climbing, squatting or kneeling, bending, and pushing/pulling.
- Near and depth vision, color discrimination, and sense of touch.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety goggles and hearing protection.
- Drug testing is required for employment.
Responsibilities
- Operate up to seven molding machines; authorization is required to run Alliance machines.
- Take quality shots every hour and record results on the appropriate paperwork.
- Prepare production reports and tickets, confirming that the item and ticket match.
- Inspect caps in cooling trays and remove excess flash.
- Check caps for blisters, burns, cracks, and other issues, and notify the appropriate personnel, such as the setup mechanic, QC, or supervisor.
- Sweep the department floor throughout the shift, removing flash and caps to help prevent slips, trips, and falls.
- Add powder to barrels as needed.
- Remove barrels of caps from the department, weigh them, and take them to the washer.
- Turn powder off using the HMI control screen when machine or quality issues are identified; Level “C” operators are not permitted to turn powder on.
- Record labor entries and material issues in SAP as needed.
- Clean inside the cage after a setup mechanic or supervisor has approved entry.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer pays 80% of employee medical premium for Highmark PPO coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- $15,000 company-paid basic life and disability insurance.
- Paid holidays when the plant is closed.
- PTO hours earned immediately.
- Quarterly and annual attendance bonuses.
- Referral bonus.
- Annual performance bonus.
- 401(k)/Roth and profit sharing.
- Educational assistance.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Weekly paycheck.
- Optional occasional overtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
