Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Job Details

Location:

Tacoma, WA 98409

Position Type:
Full Time (Non-Exempt)

Company:
Demgy Pacific, LLC

Salary Range: $20.50 - $25.75 per hour

Shift: Graveyard

Sunday – Thursday, 11:00pm – 6:00am;
Work 6.5/8 hours. $1.50 shift differential.

Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm; $3.00 shift differential.

Manufacture high-quality plastic molded products within the quoted cycle time, while maintaining a high level of quality, accuracy, and safe working methods.

• Stamina to work all assigned hours
• Ability to work in a shop environment – frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils
• Frequent standing and walking. Limited reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Ability to stand or walk 100% of the workday
• Hearing and speaking required 100% of the workday
• Use of hands 100% of the workday – use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• 20/20 vision required with or without correction – to assess cosmetic requirements, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Labor reporting percentage (daily avg)
• Labor reported within cycle time vs outside cycle time (should be a ratio)
• Rejections (internal customers/external customers)
• Count errors
• Quality of outputs
• On-time delivery of outputs
• Autonomy and need for supervision
• Initiative and productivity
• Role‑specific knowledge and expertise
• Understanding and application of processes and procedures
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metric
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific safety protocols

• Operate an injection molding machine in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Produce product based on operator work instructions and quality requirements.
• Keep individual work cells clean and organized.
• Inspect produced parts for defects such as cracks, bubbles, or color inconsistencies, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Read, understand, and follow written Work Instructions for each individual part.
• Record production data, including volume produced, downtime, scrap, reject rates, and machine efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Fulfill the essential functions of an Operator 1.
• Train/mentor Operator 1 team members to ensure they safely develop practices that optimize workflow and create the best consistent quality of finished goods.
• Safely be able to operate an Injection Molding Machine using a bandsaw, table router, or ultra sonic welder.
• Ensure work cells are set up with required safety equipment, tools for operation, packaging supplies, and documentation needed to facilitate production.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Be able to fill in for a Floor Lead, if the Floor Lead is absent.
• Ensure operators read, acknowledge (sign), and perform their job per the work instructions.
• Work with team members and supervisors to improve production processes and product quality.
• Fluency in Demgy Pacific’s ERP system.
• Stage parts with paperwork after every job is completed.

• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Follow safety policies.
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co‑workers in all departments.
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position.
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained).
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

• Effective communication:
  Able to read and write English, keep accurate quality records, basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Team oriented.
• Efficient and action driven.
• Motivated self‑starter.
• Dependable: reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Successful completion or proven prior experience required as an Operator in Injection Molding to qualify to move from Operator 1 to Operator 2.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.