Molder Operator (12 hour Shift) - $17.00 per hour

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for inspecting, cutting, trimming, and packing pipe fittings that are produced by the injection molding machines. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and will receive direction from the Injection Molding Manager or Acting Supervisor in the absence of or in conjunction with the Production Supervisor. The primary responsibility of the Molder Operator is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions.
Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.
Must be able to take complex and diverse information or situations which have several probable correct paths and compile information in a manner that allows problems to be solved in a reasonable fashion.

Nice To Haves

Previous work in a manufacturing environment preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

Knowledge and recognition of plastic fittings by name, shape, and dimension.
Knowledge of daily performance goals and working to achieve 100% of targeted output.
Completion of production line paperwork accurately and in real time.
Assuring quality of work through the proper labeling and verification of correctness for all types of molded fittings and their associated packaging (i.e.: labels, cartons/cases, case count, and pallet configuration).
Set-up and verification of weight scales.
Detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects and notifying Mold Technician, Supervisor, Manager, and/or QA Department.
Able to identify various types of quality defects based on appearance, fit, form, and function (Ex: short shots, burn, weld lines, watermarks, defective threads, etc.).
Minimizing downtime by escalating to Mold Technician for machine-related problems.
Assisting with the changeover process and ensuring proper line clearance and start-up with efficiency in mind.
Proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to highest level of standards (5S).
Perform 5S Audit for each work area assigned on a daily basis.
Training of new Injection Molding personnel (both full-time and temporary) as needed and assigned: How to set up work stations at start of shift, Identification of labels with parts from the molding machines, Identification of various quality defects, Proper cutting techniques to achieve top-quality gate lengths, Maintaining a safe and orderly workspace (5S), Keeping correct counts as cartons/cases are filled.
Performing the above mentioned functions with minimum supervision.
Any other duties as assigned by supervision or management.