Machine Tender - Plastics 1st and 3rd shift available

Le Sueur Inc.•Le Sueur, MN

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating various machines to fabricate plastic products, requiring attention to detail in assembly, finishing, and quality inspection. The position offers opportunities for machine setup, routine maintenance, and forklift operation. Responsibilities also include interacting with computer software, managing molten metal (if applicable to specific roles within plastics), and troubleshooting operational issues. The company emphasizes quality, safety, and employee development, with a willingness to adapt schedules and duties as needed.

Requirements

Effective computer experience
Independent decision-making
Effective self-management
One or more years of relevant work experience
Reading and understanding English language work instructions
Some computer use
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 and proven machine operations and/or mechanical aptitude
Basic Math skills
Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks

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.
Rotate to 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.
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-all other duties as assigned.
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)