2nd Shift Press Operator

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Full Time Manual Labor Marion, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary: $16.00 Annually

This is a 2nd shift position

PSI Molded Plastics (PSIMP) is a plastic injection molding manufacturer with over 30 years in the plastics industry. PSIMP specializes in complex, high volume, quality molded products for the automotive, appliance, and furniture industries. PSIMP is focused on customer satisfaction, quality, & continuous improvement with the goal of becoming a world-class plastics manufacturer.

PSIMP recognizes that people are the company’s greatest asset. We are committed to our established Guiding Principles to help build a culture where our team members enjoy coming to work every day. You aren’t just a number here at PSIMP, you’re a valued, appreciated, and respected part of the Team.

Position Summary

The Press Operator is responsible for safely operating plastic injection molding machines and producing parts that meet established quality and production requirements. This position performs part inspection, trimming, assembly, packaging, labeling, documentation, and other production activities according to established work instructions.

The Press Operator is responsible for following approved processes and work instructions, identifying and reporting quality or equipment concerns, maintaining accurate production records, and keeping the assigned work area clean and organized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production and Machine Operation

• Safely operate one or more assigned plastic injection molding machines according to established procedures and work instructions.
• Follow approved work instructions, visual standards, Point and Touch information, production documentation, and other applicable instructions for each assigned job.
• Verify the correct part, material, color, packaging, labels, and other job requirements before and during production.
• Remove molded parts from the machine or conveyor as required.
• Trim gates, flash, runners, or excess material according to established requirements.
• Perform secondary operations, assembly, inspection, labeling, and packaging as required.
• Place finished parts in the correct containers and quantities.
• Maintain the required production pace while meeting established quality standards.
• Monitor the molding process and immediately report unusual machine operation, alarms, equipment problems, or changes in part appearance.
• Do not make unauthorized adjustments to machine process parameters or equipment settings.
• Follow instructions provided by Shift Leads, Shift Managers, Process Technicians, Quality, and other authorized personnel.

Quality and Inspection

• Inspect parts according to established quality standards and work instructions.
• Perform required visual inspections and quality checks at the specified frequency.
• Identify defects such as short shots, flash, burns, contamination, discoloration, sink marks, warpage, damage, or other unacceptable conditions.
• Compare parts to approved samples, visual standards, and other quality references when required.
• Immediately stop, contain, or report questionable or nonconforming product according to established procedures.
• Do not knowingly continue producing, packing, or passing defective product.
• Keep suspect or nonconforming material properly identified and separated from acceptable product.
• Notify the Shift Lead, Shift Manager, Process Technician, or Quality personnel when a quality concern is identified.
• Complete required quality documentation accurately and at the required frequency.
• Maintain traceability of product as required.

Packaging, Labeling, and…