Mold Operator- 3rd shift

Horton•Westminster, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Horton, Inc., a global airflow industry leader, has an opening for a 3rd shift Mold Operator in its Westminster, SC location. The position reports directly to the Production Manager and requires collaboration with co-workers. The primary responsibility is to produce quality plastic molded products by operating various types of machinery. Horton, Inc. is a global leader in thermal control for power systems, providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment for over 75 years.

Requirements

Previous relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to work 3rd shift.
Must have reliable transportation.
Attention to detail is a must.
Ability to work well in a group and individually.
Some degree of mechanical aptitude is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.

Responsibilities

Perform daily tasks including reading and following instructions on routings and work instructions.
Check stock bins for adequate supplies and contact material handler or Production Lead/Supervisor if shortages exist.
Complete all departmental paperwork, such as routings, assembly tickets, downtime tracking sheets, production status sheets, and checklists.
Communicate questions and problems to Lead/Supervisor.
Follow work instructions or routings.
Package product, if applicable.
Safely operate machinery used for assembly components, which may vary from hand tools to large stamping or molding presses.
Perform frequent quality checks as directed by management or a Quality Representative, potentially using inspection tools like gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Continuously inspect part quality.
Relay all information about the current job to the oncoming shift.
Maintain production rate on each job.
Load and unload presses when operated in manual mode.
Operate and set up simple machines within the assigned area (e.g., pizza cutter/end mill).
Move pallets with assemblies to designated staging areas.
Ensure data accuracy before entering scrap/production into Oracle.
Inspect presses for any mechanical issues and report immediately to leadership.
Elevate issues to management, including discrepancies.
Fill in as Operator in other departments as directed/rotated.
Train others, as needed.
Practice 6S and maintain clean and safe work areas.