Mold Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Atlas Roofing Corporation•Byron Center, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Molding Machine Operator for its Byron Center, Michigan plant. The operator runs and monitors mold and expander machines with minimal supervision, adjusts settings to maintain production and quality standards, and performs startup, shutdown, and cleanup procedures. The role also involves safe material handling, production recordkeeping, maintenance reporting, housekeeping, and supporting other departments as requested. The position requires tolerance for temperature changes throughout the shift and the ability to safely operate assigned machinery.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure and calipers and use a metric scale.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Basic computer skills for data entry and searches.
Ability to understand density types and distinguish between them.
Willingness to work with others and support team goals.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and Quality Assurance guidelines.
Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds and safely operate assigned machinery.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

Follow safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or acts.
Complete accurate, neat, and legible production records.
Safely operate a forklift and load, unload, and move raw materials.
Perform required machine startup, shutdown, and cleanup procedures.
Operate and monitor mold and expander machines with minimal supervision.
Monitor and adjust machine settings to ensure acceptable material is produced.
Keep the work area clean and orderly and clean machines as needed.
Complete work orders for needed repairs and submit them to maintenance.
Notify the supervisor about equipment breakdowns or when Standard Operating Procedure must be bypassed.
Move blocks to appropriate plant storage areas as required.
Safely operate the conveyor system.
Maintain hotrooms as requested.
Carry or haul scrap to designated areas.
Help keep walkways, exit rows, and fire extinguishers clear.
Seek work assignments from the supervisor during downtime.
Work the hours necessary, as determined by the supervisor, to complete tasks.
Follow the posted production schedule.
Ensure production and quality standards are achieved.
Seek to reduce material costs and improve molding-operation efficiency.
Learn the differences among materials used.
Understand and perform machine lockout/tagout.
Help train new employees and transfers from other departments.
Help schedule machine downtime for required maintenance.
Assist with inventory audits as requested.
Perform outdoor SWPPP cleanup as requested.
Assist with or work in other departments as requested.
Perform other related tasks and projects as requested by the supervisor.