Molding - Machine Operator (C Shift, 7pm - 7am)
About The Position
The Machine Operator is responsible for safety, quality, and attainment of production for their assigned group of machines during the shift. This role requires timely support and help from the Process Technician or Shift Supervisor to ensure a successful shift. Responsibilities include operating and monitoring injection molding machines, molds, and stacking equipment, responding to machine alarms, performing basic troubleshooting of defective parts, and adhering to safety procedures like lockout/tagout. The operator also performs cleaning and basic maintenance of machines, molds, and surrounding areas, and completes necessary documentation regarding machine parameters, deviations, and maintenance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least six months of experience in an injection molding environment.
- Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.
- Injection molding machine operator experience.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to reach above shoulder height and below waistline.
- Appropriately follow all lockout tagout and safety procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate from plastics training facilities preferred.
- Knowledge of hydraulics preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor injection molding machines, molds, and stacking equipment.
- Re-start and shut-down machines according to set parameters and schedule.
- Respond to machine alarms and escalate issues to the Process Technician if troubleshooting is not successful within 15 minutes.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of defective parts and adjust processes accordingly.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures for maintenance work.
- Ensure machines are running to the master set-up sheet.
- Perform basic swing chute operation.
- Report any cycle deviations to the supervisor/process tech.
- Clean production molds, stacking equipment, machines, platforms, and surrounding areas.
- Perform basic stacker maintenance and assist with troubleshooting.
- Clean swing chute and companion chute and perform basic troubleshooting.
- Clean drool every 3 hours or as needed.
- Record running and deviation of machine process parameters in the set-up sheet.
- Complete mold run data sheets, stacker/mold checklists, and metal contamination/PPMS/Mold cleaning sheets.
- Perform data entry in the Mattec unit.
- Complete outstanding ensur training documents and record machine downtime on line inspection forms.
- Perform color changes within 15-20 minutes, using liquid color units.
- Perform resin/material changes, including blending if necessary.
- Perform line clearance during product changes.
- Conduct front-line quality checks on parts as they come off the machine.
- Achieve shift attainment and escalate issues that impede attainment.
- Communicate quality issues and necessary information to the next operator.
- Comply with plant safety and SQF standards, using appropriate PPE.
- Identify product at risk and escalate to the Shift Supervisor.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Identify and participate in drool/purge reduction initiatives.
- Escalate process changes to the Process Technician.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
