Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Elkhart Plastics•Bristol, IN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates molding equipment to produce various molded products while meeting efficiency and quality standards. The role involves preparing for jobs by reviewing setup sheets and ensuring that the necessary information and tools are available, maintaining molding equipment, and staging finished products in required locations. Operators review production priorities, complete assigned projects by their due dates, meet production targets, fulfill training requirements, and attend scheduled shift or other required meetings. The position works on the third shift, Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., at $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift premium.

Requirements

  • Effective 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 intermediate 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 1–2 years of manufacturing experience 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 molded products properly and move them to required staging locations.
  • Complete assigned projects by their due dates.
  • Review production priorities.
  • Meet or exceed training requirements, including those related to ISO standards, and attend scheduled shift and other required meetings.
  • Meet or exceed production targets.
  • Produce molded products using the methods designated for each job.
  • Inspect products for conformance to quality standards.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service