Molding Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

VAUPELL INDUSTRIAL•Constantine, MI

About The Position

The Molding Machine Operator operates injection molding machines and related equipment to produce quality products. The role includes handling and inspecting molded parts, packaging products according to documented instructions, maintaining a clean workspace, completing production paperwork, and monitoring production quality and scrap. The operator also assists molders during machine changes and checks equipment for potential malfunctions. The position requires following company policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety practices. Candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) to support Vaupell’s compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations. The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. Noise is usually moderate and may occasionally be loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. It requires standing for most of the shift and frequent walking while operating and monitoring molding equipment. Other physical activities and demands are described under Physical Requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow instructions in English.
Ability to use basic hand tools.
Comprehension of basic math, including fractions, decimals, averages, and percentages.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) for Vaupell’s compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
Ability to stand for most of the shift and walk frequently while operating and monitoring molding equipment.
Frequently use hands and fingers for grasping, handling, feeling, finger dexterity, keyboarding, and eye-hand coordination.
Frequently use ordinary hearing and visual abilities, including near vision, far vision, depth perception, and color perception.
Occasionally to frequently bend at the waist, reach above and below shoulder level, twist or turn, and push or carry items under 25 pounds or lift items under 25 pounds.
May occasionally need to sit; lift, carry, or push 25 to 50 pounds; climb stairs or ladders; balance; kneel; and crawl. Lifting, carrying, or pushing over 50 pounds is not an essential physical requirement.

Responsibilities

Operate molding machines.
Clip, trim, visually inspect, and package quality product as required by documented instructions.
Clear and clean the workspace to maintain proper housekeeping.
Complete production paperwork neatly and correctly while following quality standards.
Perform checks and compare parts with QA samples.
Monitor, record, and report scrap.
Assist molders during machine changes as needed.
Inspect machines to identify potential malfunctions.
Follow Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures, and safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.