Production Operator - Molding 1st shift
About The Position
The Production Operator - Molding produces specialized rubber and composite products, working with production, technical, and quality teams to process materials accurately and efficiently. The role involves completing production tasks according to work orders, procedures, and schedules; operating manufacturing equipment; documenting production; inspecting products; and helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area. Candidates with manufacturing experience or strong hands-on, equipment-operation, or process-driven skills may be suited to the role. This is an active, physical position that involves handling materials, standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Some work areas require respirator use, and employees assigned to those areas must maintain the facial seal necessary for proper respirator function. The schedule is described as 1st shift: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., with working Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; employees are off every other Friday and weekends. Overtime is available. The position requires access to ITAR and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code. Individuals in the role must be authorized to access that information.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to follow written instructions, technical drawings, and work orders.
- Ability to safely operate production machinery.
- Proficiency with measurement tools and shop math.
- Visual ability to inspect products for quality.
- Basic computer skills for data entry.
- Authorization to access ITAR and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code.
- Ability to handle materials, stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds.
- For employees assigned to respirator-required areas, ability to maintain the facial seal necessary for proper respirator function.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with rubber or composite manufacturing processes, such as compression molding, transfer molding, hand lay-up, rubber-to-metal or composite-to-metal bonding, vacuum-bag autoclave curing, or pressure boot bonding.
- Six months of manufacturing or industrial experience.
- Experience operating production equipment, including hydraulic presses, autoclaves, inspection equipment, and related tools.
Responsibilities
- Carry out production tasks according to work orders, procedures, and daily schedules.
- Operate manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic presses, steam and nitrogen autoclaves, ovens, degreasing equipment, lathes, and hand tools.
- Use measurement tools such as calipers, thickness gauges, scales, and tape measures.
- Complete process documentation, including material tracking and production records.
- Identify potential product or process issues and promptly communicate them to supervisors.
- Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving to maintain production flow.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation and participate in 6S and continuous-improvement activities.
- Support team-member training by sharing equipment and process knowledge.
- Enter production data into software systems.
- Monitor inventory levels and report material needs.
- Follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
- Inspect products for dimensional accuracy and workmanship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
