Molding Operator - 3rd Shift
About The Position
Operate injection presses to produce high-quality parts safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while minimizing scrap. The role operates various injection molding presses and assembly equipment, supports team-based production in a mass-production environment, and performs assembly, sorting, restocking, machine-support, and 5S activities. Employees track lot information and production data, report excess scrap and safety problems, and maintain a safe and orderly work area. This is a full-time third-shift position, scheduled from 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Compensation includes applicable shift premiums and opportunities for performance-based wage increases. Wage progression is reviewed quarterly during the first year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient reading, writing, comprehension, and math skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to work in a professional and courteous manner with coworkers.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds frequently.
- Ability to stand for 90% of the workday and perform the listed physical activities, including walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Operate various injection molding presses and assembly equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform repetitive tasks in a mass-production environment while supporting team-based operations and maintaining the integrity of the production cell.
- Perform general labor tasks, including assembly, sorting parts, and restocking cell functions.
- Track and record lot information through all processes for required components.
- Record production, downtime, scrap, and hours worked on the labor sheet.
- Report excess scrap issues as they arise.
- Perform routine functions to support machine operation.
- Perform 5S activities to maintain the work area and assure quality production.
- Maintain a safe working environment and report safety problems as they arise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
