3rd shift Press Operator

PSI Molded Plastics Indiana•Marion, SC

About The Position

The Press Operator operates machines and equipment used to manufacture plastic injection-molded products in accordance with standard operating procedures. Work includes visual inspection, trimming, recordkeeping, packaging, and labeling. The role is responsible for maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency while meeting company policies, procedures, and applicable work instructions. The operator may operate one or more presses per shift, perform secondary processes and rework, and assist coworkers at other workstations as needed. The position also requires cross-training in Mask Pack.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures, the POM, temporary work instructions, and company quality standards.
Ability to operate presses and use tools, scales, and grinders safely.
Ability to perform visual inspections and accurately complete production and quality records.
Ability to meet safety, quality, productivity, and performance standards.
Ability to complete and pass required training.

Responsibilities

Operate one or more presses per shift, including manual presses, within quoted cycle times.
Read and follow the Process Operating Manual (POM), including Point and Touch instructions and any temporary work instructions.
Complete the press sign-in sheet at the start of each shift or when starting a new job.
Meet safety, quality, productivity, and performance standards defined by company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Visually inspect parts during production according to the POM and company quality standards.
Calibrate and use a scale to weigh parts when required by the POM.
Use tools such as cutters and knives safely.
Document rejected products in IQMS and update attribute/SPC charts hourly.
Identify, contain, and label scrap and purging appropriately.
Safely use a grinder to re-grind parts according to work instructions.
Report out-of-control conditions to the Shift Lead or Quality Auditor.
Perform secondary processes and rework as necessary.
Package and label products accurately as directed in the POM.
Operate assigned machines and assist coworkers at other workstations as needed.
Clean machines and surrounding work areas to maintain plant housekeeping and safety.
Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
Complete and pass all required training.
Perform other assigned duties, including cross-training in Mask Pack.