Machine Tender - Plastics 1st and 3rd shift available
About The Position
This role involves operating various machines to fabricate plastic products. Responsibilities include assembling, measuring, weighing, marking, labeling, counting, blending, tracking, recording, inspecting, packaging, and palletizing products. The position requires the use of hand and power tools for finishing, cleaning, and assembling parts. Machine tenders will set up and dismantle fabricating equipment, assist with maintenance, and operate a forklift for material handling. Additionally, the role involves data entry, interacting with computer software, and potentially working with molten metal. Quality inspection, troubleshooting, and alerting supervisors to issues are key aspects of the job. The company is looking for individuals who can modify their work schedule and duties as needed and perform other assigned tasks. Successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications may be required.
Requirements
- Reading and understanding English language work instructions
- Some computer use
- Effective computer experience
- Independent decision-making
- Effective self-management
- One or more years of relevant work experience
- Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend.
- Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck.
- Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
- Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality.
- Read and understand written English language work instructions.
- Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions.
- Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
- Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI Protective Footwear, Hearing Protection, Protective Eyewear, Gloves.
Nice To Haves
- Some trade school or equivalent
- One to three or more years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proven machine operations and/or mechanical aptitude
- Basic Math skills
Responsibilities
- Assemble, measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, record, inspect, package, and palletize various products or materials.
- Set up and use various hand and power tools to finish edges, remove flash, clear holes, saw, sand, grind, blast clean or trim molded metal or plastic parts.
- Use hand tools to clean, paste and assemble sand cores.
- Operate numerous machines to fabricate products ranging from simple to elaborate.
- Setups and dismantles simple to complicated machine fabricating equipment according to instructions, including the flow of lubricants, pressure, and depth of stroke, and installing, positioning, and aligning molds/dies using measuring tools such as rules, micrometers, gauges, feelers, and hand tools.
- Assist with or perform routine maintenance, lesser repairs, or cleaning.
- Operate a forklift to move and store products and load and unload trucks.
- Enter information and interact with computer software and documents.
- Alloy, transfer, and pour molten metal into molds, ladles, and bull ladles.
- Regulate furnace/metal temperature; stirring, fluxing, and skimming off dross.
- Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Monitor for unsatisfactory quality or unusual operating conditions and alert the appropriate Supervisor.
- Instruct others on work instructions and specific techniques.
- Responsible for quality of work and to appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions.
- Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
- Monitors for unsatisfactory quality or unusual operating conditions and alerts appropriate Supervisor.
Benefits
- Generous medical/dental insurance plan
- Flexible PTO/UTO policy
- 401k with company match
- Company-paid Short-term disability
- Employee assistance plan
- Career advancement
- Formal leadership development
- Education reimbursement program
- Recognition and awards
- Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
