Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Myers Industries Inc•Bristol, IN

21d

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates molding equipment to produce various molded products in accordance with efficiency, production, and quality standards. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at $20.00 per hour. The operator prepares for jobs by gathering required information and tools, reviewing setup sheets, and reviewing production priorities. Responsibilities also include maintaining molding equipment, staging finished products, meeting assigned deadlines and production targets, and completing required training, including ISO-related training. The operator uses job-designated production methods and equipment and inspects products for quality conformance. The work takes place in a typical manufacturing environment that may include heat and humidity, ovens, torches, rotating tools, forklifts and other moving machinery, and loud noise. The role involves remaining stationary with intermittent walking, frequent lifting and transporting of parts, and maneuvering around parts, materials, and molds.

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 intermittent 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 required 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 products after molding 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 or other required meetings.
Meet or exceed production targets.
Produce molded products using methods designated for the job, including operating oven controls and using an overhead crane, hand and power tools, a pallet jack, and an open flame.
Inspect products for conformance to quality standards.