Molding Operator

Deringer Ney•Bloomfield, CT

19d

About The Position

A mold machine operator is responsible for the complete operation of assigned molding machines, auxiliary equipment, visual inspection of the parts, and packaging of parts.

Requirements

Some mechanical ability.
Be able to use and operate basic switches and controls.
Have good eye hand coordination.
Be able to handle small parts with tweezers and other means as required.
Inspect for small defects on parts.
Accustomed to working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in working in a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

Operation of all molding machines
The operator is responsible for the loading of contacts / inserts, (sometimes using tweezers or fixtures) into a mold, transfer plate or other fixture.
Trim gates and flash using fixtures, knives or other means as required.
Package finished parts per shop order instructions.
Relieves higher priority machines as required.
Operates auxiliary equipment
Operate trim, degating and other tools as required.
Operates gram force inspection and other measuring equipment as required.
Perform all record keeping requirements. Accurately maintain all logs (electronic or paper); create packaging (including labels) as needed.
Inspects parts
Inspects parts using magnification and other equipment as required.
Maintains data collection as required.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintains a good teamwork attitude
Sands, trims and performs other off-line duties as required.
Follows department guidelines such as accurately filling in logs, maintaining lot & scrap control and other procedures as required.
Use good housekeeping practices.
Use all safety equipment as required.
Use good documentation practices.