Molding Operator

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Full Time Bloomfield, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition

Title:
Molding Operator

A mold machine operator is responsible for the complete operation of assigned molding machines, auxiliary equipment, visual inspection of the parts, and packaging of parts.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Operation of all molding machines:

• The operator is responsible for the loading of contacts / inserts, (sometimes using tweezers or fixtures) into a mold, transfer plate or other fixture.
• Trim gates and flash using fixtures, knives or other means as required.
• Package finished parts per shop order instructions.
• Relieves higher priority machines as required.
• Operate trim, degating and other tools as required.
• Operates gram force inspection and other measuring equipment as required.
• Perform all record keeping requirements. Accurately maintain all logs (electronic or paper); create packaging (including labels) as needed.
• Inspects parts using magnification and other equipment as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains a good teamwork attitude
• Sands, trims and performs other off-line duties as required.
• Follows department guidelines such as accurately filling in logs, maintaining lot & scrap control and other procedures as required.
• Use all safety equipment as required.
• Use good documentation practices.

• Some mechanical ability.
• Be able to use and operate basic switches and controls.
• Have good eye hand coordination.
• Be able to handle small parts with tweezers and other means as required.
• Inspect for small defects on parts.

• Accustomed to working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working in a team atmosphere.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.