Mold Machine Operator

Overview

S&C Electric Company
, a 100% employee-owned company, helps keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid. We empower our people with pathways to long-term careers and support professional growth through a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by shared successes. The manufacturing industry offers opportunities to learn, expand skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Plus, Overtime as needed.

At S&C, we provide competitive and equitable compensation with transparency in pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $22.30
. This role is eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Mold Machine Operator! In this role you will mold a variety of epoxy parts and may perform other tasks such as sandblasting and painting of molded epoxy parts. You will work in a production environment, engage in continuous productive activity, and meet requirements within time constraints driven by machine cycles ranging from 7 to 22 minutes.

Tasks require eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and repetitive use of both hands and arms. You will frequently use hand and power tools such as knives, scrapers, engravers, and air-impact tools. You’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting a diverse team.

• Operate injection molding machine, ensuring smooth and efficient production of simple polymer components.
• Review job orders and simple blueprints to understand molding requirements.
• Set up molds, adjust parameters, and monitor production, maintaining optimal operating conditions.
• Cycle molding machine and monitor progress while performing secondary operations such as deflashing, inspection, lubricating grease application, and packaging of finished product.
• Inspect finished products for defects, following quality assurance guidelines and escalating issues when needed.
• Use hand tools like files, hammer, scraper, and air nozzle to clean molds and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Apply silicone mold release to prevent sticking and facilitate production.
• Perform sandblasting operations as required.
• Document completed jobs with accuracy and report issues promptly.
• Meet department targets and adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Collaborate with departmental mentors to apply feedback for improved quality.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• 1+ year of machine operation experience in a production environment.
• High School/GED diploma required.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
• Basic knowledge of machine controls and programs.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and meet material requests requirements.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information to team members in production support departments; able to escalate issues to team leads and supervisors as needed.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to respond to internal applications.
• Basic math skills for quantities, weights, and measurements.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests from team members inside and outside the department.
• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems and improve processes.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to complete precise tasks and follow instructions.
• Willingness to follow Health, Safety & Environment procedures and report concerns promptly to the safety action team.

• Less than one year experience.

S&C Electric is an equal-opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are considered without regard…