Molding Operator - Injection Molding I - 1st Shift

Arthrex•Ave Maria, FL

20h

About The Position

Arthrex Manufacturing is hiring a Molding Operator for its Injection Molding Department. The role produces products according to Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. molding and assembly processes and procedures. The position follows a 10-hour-per-day, four-day-per-week rotating crew schedule. Shift hours are 3:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the rotating crew schedule running Monday through Saturday. The operator receives and verifies work orders and components, checks work before operations, identifies molding and insert defects, and notifies a technician or process technician when defects occur. The operator works to meet machine cycle-time standards, completes production paperwork and SAP reporting accurately, verifies inspection tools, and maintains inspection processes to the stated AQLS C=0 @2.5 standard. The role also involves inspecting products against specifications or prints, using measuring and inspection equipment, following safety and PPE requirements, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic proficiency with measuring equipment, mechanical aptitude, and an understanding of injection molding machine operation and molding-room tool safety. Manufacturing experience is preferred; machine operation and injection molding experience are a plus. The work may involve lifting or exerting force as described below and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk. The usual noise level is moderate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with basic measuring equipment and instruments.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Proficiency with QAD job tracking.
Ability to understand the basic operation of injection molding machines.
Understanding of the safety and use of molding-room tools, including cutters, Exacta knives, and swivel blades.
Ability to identify molding-room and insert defects.
Ability to apply mathematical principles required for the job.
Ability to communicate ideas and issues verbally to team members and management, and to write and record information as required by procedures.
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity needed to perform the job safely and effectively, including close vision.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Previous machine-operation experience, especially injection molding, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Receive work orders and verify that components are correct.
Verify work before proceeding with operations.
Identify molding defects and notify the technician or process technician when they occur.
Consistently meet set cycle-time standards on molding machines.
Complete production documentation and SAP reporting accurately and consistently, with minimal errors.
Verify that inspection tools issued for the job are available and correct.
Verify that inspection processes are maintained at AQLS C=0 @2.5.
Meet or exceed productivity expectations while consistently producing good-quality products.
Inspect parts to specifications or prints using micrometers, calipers, fixed gauges, and optical gauges.
Follow molding-area safety guidelines, including the use of PPE.
Keep the workstation and shop floor neat, clean, and organized.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-provided life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Supplemental insurance plans for accident, cancer, hospital, and critical illness.
Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Annual bonus.
Wellness Incentive Program.
Free onsite medical clinics.
Free onsite lunch.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Trip of a Lifetime.
Paid parental leave.
Paid time off.
Volunteer PTO.
Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).