Injection Molding Operator; 2nd Shift

2nd shift pays an additional $1.00 for the shift differential.

• Operate injection molding machines following instructions and written requirements.
• Collect parts, inspect, separate and package as required per requirements.
• Separate and document known defective parts on required forms. Inform Supervisor or Technician when defects exceed allowable amounts.
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines. Report any unsafe conditions or practices.
• Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift.
• Report to assigned machine on time. Always take breaks and lunch at appropriate times as instructed returning to work area promptly.
• Work with shift production leads as required.
• At start of shift read, understand, and ask questions regarding training to work instructions. If unsure how to proceed, escalate to shift supervisor.
• Receive training by a higher-level operator and follow the operator instruction.
• Check the packaged parts before relieving the previous shift operator, report any discrepancies immediately.
• Run the mold at the standard cycle time.
• Perform visual inspections of product checking quality as trained, reporting immediately any discrepancies to your lead assistant, lead, or technician.
• Record the amount of defective parts on defects/scrap form. Report to the lead assistant, lead, or technician every time that the scrap is more than allowed.
• Package product according to work instructions.
• Verify labels against work order and work center.
• Help perform line clearances on their assigned work centers.
• Verify that assigned work centers have the necessary equipment and materials for the whole shift.
• Label bags or containers of products with date, your stamp or initials; accepting the product packaged is per the work instructions and quality requirements. Do not fill out labels in advance.
• At shift end, escalate any issues with your work center to shift supervisor to include in their rundown to incoming shift.

• Fluency in English:
  Being able to read, write, and speak is a requirement
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Cosmetic Inspection
• General Safety
• Time Management

• Team Work
• Inspection Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service (internal or external)
• Good Attendance/Dependability
• Basic math skills
• Be honest and respectful to everyone at all times.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some factory related experience preferred but not mandatory.