Mold Machine Operator - A Shift
Gooch & Housego Rochester GSO•City of Rochester, NY
•$18 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
Gooch & Housego is seeking a Molding Machine Operator for its A shift at the Rochester, New York manufacturing site. The role produces high-quality injection-molded optical components by inspecting, processing, and packaging parts in accordance with manufacturing and quality standards. The operator works with injection molding machines and basic secondary operations, records production information, maintains a clean and contamination-free work area, and collaborates with engineering, quality, and process technicians to address manufacturing issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous manufacturing, production, or inspection experience.
- Basic computer skills and experience entering production data into ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a clean, precision manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and following established procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating or working around injection molding equipment.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards and manufacturing best practices.
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and degate injection-molded polymer optical lenses of various sizes and geometries.
- Package finished parts according to customer and production quality requirements.
- Record production data, including cycle times and scrap rates, in the ERP system.
- Operate one or more injection molding machines and perform basic secondary operations such as milling.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free work environment.
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions, process control plans, and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and process technicians to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Promptly communicate production, equipment, or quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with inventory counts and prepare materials for incoming shifts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and help update work instructions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
