Machine Operator - Graveyard Shift

Vision Plastics Inc•Wilsonville, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Vision Plastics, Inc., a custom injection molding company, is hiring a Machine Operator for the graveyard shift. The role operates injection molding machines to produce quality molded parts, follows production instructions, monitors equipment, inspects product quality, and processes parts to customer standards. Operators work independently and with a team in a manufacturing environment. New hires receive a one-week initial training program combining hands-on production-floor learning and classroom-style instruction, followed by continued coaching and support. Vision Plastics offers training, certifications, and career pathways into leadership, technical, or specialized roles. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with overtime on Saturday or Sunday.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Read and follow Production Operating Instructions (POI) and verbal instructions.
Run the machine at the required cycle time.
Monitor the machine for malfunctions, report problems to a supervisor or designee, and ensure the machine does not close on molded product or inserts.
Check parts against quality standards and workstation samples, identify rejects and reasons for rejection, code rejects in the RT system, and notify a supervisor or lead promptly.
Process parts according to the POI and customer quality standards, including tasks such as trimming, sanding, cutting, assembling, twisting, boxing, and packaging.
Maintain an accurate count of parts manually or using scales.
Complete work orders and labels accurately and legibly, and verify lot numbers against work orders and containers.
Communicate effectively with employees, including informing the oncoming operator of problems and answering questions.
Monitor job equipment and supplies, such as walkie talkies, tools, samples, and packaging, and notify a supervisor or lead of needs.
Suggest improvements to operator procedures and other processes to a supervisor or through internal suggestion programs.
Keep the work area clean, neat, and organized during the shift and for the oncoming shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.