Mold Machine Operator 2nd shift

Company: S&C Electric Company (100% employee-owned)

Mold Machine Operator

• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Plus, overtime as needed.

The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $22.30. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

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, engaging in continuous productive activity, and must meet requirements within time constraints driven by machine cycles ranging from 7 minutes to 22 minutes. Tasks require high eye‑hand coordination, manual dexterity, and repetitive use of both hands and arms.

• 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 for the machinery.
• Cycle molding machine and monitor its progress while performing secondary operations such as deflashing, inspection, visual and mechanical application of lubricating grease, and packaging of finished product.
• Inspect finished products for defects following quality assurance guidelines and escalating quality issues when needed.
• Use hand tools like files, hammer, scraper, and air nozzle to blow off excess and clean molds, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of equipment.
• Apply silicone mold release with a brush to ensure parts do not stick, facilitating efficient production processes.
• Perform sandblasting operations as required.
• Document completed jobs, ensuring accuracy and prompt reporting of issues.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.
• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback for improved work quality.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• 1+ year of machine operation experience in a production environment.
• High School or GED diploma required.
• Proficient in using 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 requirements of assigned material requests.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments. Able to explain and escalates issues to team leads and supervisors as needed.
• Basic computer skills to review and respond to requests via internal applications.
• Basic math skills to calculate quantities, weights, and measurements.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to understand and complete requests from team members inside and outside the department.
• Critical thinking skills to solve problems and understand efforts to improve processes.
• Attention to detail to complete precise tasks and follow instructions accurately.
• Ability and willingness to follow Health, Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.

• Health and welfare benefits: medical, prescription, dental, vision, health care, dependent care flexible spending accounts, health savings account, group life insurance, optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance, wellbeing resources including employee assistance program and family forming benefits (adoption and fertility support).
• Leave benefits: vacation time, sick time, paid holidays and company shutdown days, short‑ and long‑term disability, other leaves, paid parental time, and military leave.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings and employee stock ownership plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an ESOP component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% core, up to 3.5% match, variable period).

S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at