Plastic Injection Molding Operator - 2nd shift

WET Design•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

WET is the pioneering force behind groundbreaking fountain designs and engineering marvels worldwide—from the Fountains of Bellagio to the awe-inspiring Dubai Fountain, the world’s largest choreographed fountain, and hundreds more. WET harnesses the elements of nature—water, fire, ice, fog, and light—to evoke emotion, transcend the ordinary, and captivate audiences around the globe. Position Summary The Plastic Injection Molding Operator is responsible for safely operating Arburg plastic injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic components for WET’s proprietary products. This role focuses on following established work instructions, loading and unloading materials and parts, performing basic quality checks, packaging finished products, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. This is an operator-level role. The Operator will follow established machine settings and production procedures and will notify a supervisor, lead, or technician when equipment issues, quality concerns, or process changes are needed.

Requirements

1+ year of experience operating plastic injection molding machines in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
Experience operating Arburg injection molding machines is a plus
Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards
Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining attention to detail and product quality
Basic ability to inspect parts against samples, visual standards, drawings, or specifications
Experience with trimming, de-gating, packaging, labeling, or other secondary manufacturing operations preferred
Ability to use basic hand tools and measuring tools, as required
Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members regarding production, safety, or quality concerns
Good verbal and written communication skills
Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a production team
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, as business needs require

Responsibilities

Operate plastic injection molding machines, including 77-, 275-, and 750-ton Arburg machines, in accordance with established work instructions and safety procedures
Load raw materials, inserts, molds, or components as directed
Remove molded parts from machines and perform trimming, de-gating, sorting, and basic finishing as required
Inspect finished parts for visual defects, correct dimensions, color, surface quality, and overall conformance to work instructions, sample parts, and specifications
Identify and report defective, damaged, or out-of-specification parts to the Lead, Supervisor, or Technician
Package, label, count, and prepare finished parts for the next production step or shipment
Accurately complete production records, quality documentation, material identification, and other required paperwork
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including proper disposal of scrap and adherence to 5S practices
Follow all company safety policies, including required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe lifting practices, and machine guarding procedures
Perform basic operator-level machine care, such as keeping the machine area clean and reporting leaks, unusual noises, alarms, or other equipment concerns
Assist with secondary operations as needed, including cutting, drilling, sanding, grinding, shearing, sawing, bending, tapping, assembly, and packaging
Support material movement and replenishment as directed
Work effectively with team members, Leads, Technicians, Quality, and Production Supervisors to meet daily production goals
Maintain flexibility to support changing production priorities and work overtime as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned