Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Elkhart Plastics•Bristol, IN

20d

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates molding equipment to produce molded products in accordance with efficiency and quality standards. The role involves preparing for jobs by reviewing setup sheets and ensuring required information and tools are available, maintaining equipment used with molding machines, staging finished products, and completing assigned projects by their due dates. The operator reviews production priorities, meets training requirements—including those related to ISO standards—and attends required meetings. The role also involves meeting production targets and inspecting products for quality conformance.

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.
Able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift.
Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts over 50 pounds with assistance, and transport them up to 20 feet.
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 properly 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 ISO-related training, and attend scheduled shift or 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.