PRESS OPERATOR FIBERGLASS--3rd Shift
About The Position
Allied Moulded Products, Inc. (Allied) is the Contractor’s Choice of nonmetallic electrical boxes and enclosures in today's residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Leveraging more than half-a-century of experience, Allied has grown to become the benchmark of quality within the electrical industry. Our unrelenting focus on people, service, delivery, value, innovation, and technology in everything we make and do, has made us who we are today. Our values that guide our work are leadership, honesty, communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. We like to have fun at work and focus on challenges as new opportunities to develop unique solutions. Allied is a family-owned and operated business that was established in 1958 in the city of Bryan, Ohio. PURPOSE: An effective press operator holds safety as a value. Demonstrates safe work practices in all they do and has no hesitation notifying anyone of an unsafe situation. The press operator is responsible for operating and cleaning molding presses to produce quality parts. This role involves using a variety of hand tools and requires the operation of robotic unloaders, hand carts and pallet jacks. The operator will maintain accurate press logs and adheres to our quality plans.
Requirements
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
- Good team player with the ability to interact with all departments throughout the company.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Strategic, analytical thinker, and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with molding press machinery.
- Ability to troubleshoot and adjust the press to produce a quality product.
- Ability to manage multiple presses simultaneously while meeting production timelines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to quality and accuracy in production.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in molding press operation or a related field preferred.
- Familiarity with press settings and use of hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Follows all company safety guidelines, practices, and procedures.
- Operate multiple molding press machines including start up and shut down procedures, adjusting press settings and heat controls as per production specifications, including the compression presses.
- Monitor press operations to ensure optimal performance and part quality.
- Make necessary adjustments to press settings to ensure parts meet quality standards.
- Perform TPM duties, as assigned.
- Utilize various tools, including drills, hammers, picks, pry bars, and putty knives to perform tasks such as material removal from the sprue holes inside the hot molds.
- Clean the inside of hot molds with dry ice at scheduled intervals as needed with tools provided.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date press logs, including press settings, adjustments made, cycle times, and materials formulations used.
- Record and report any deviations from quality standards or press performance issues.
- Ability to identify and correct press problems that may occur.
- Identify and propose CI ideas to enhance equipment performance, reduce costs, and improve safety and efficiency.
- Read and interpret heat layouts, quality plans, and other technical documents to ensure compliance with production requirements.
- Ensure that products meet quality specifications by conducting inspections using a pin gauge or other items necessary to measure the product.
- Notify your supervisor if products are out of specifications.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, mixer, and processing, to ensure seamless integration of overall product development.
- Troubleshoot robotic systems and communicate with supervisor and maintenance personnel for repairs and adjustments.
- Provide support and training to other team members, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group lead.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
