Reaction Injection Molding Machine Operator

We are hiring! We are currently searching for a Reaction Injection Molding Machine Operator to join our team!

The Company:
Ericson Manufacturing engineers and manufactures temporary power, lighting and safety electrical products for your workplace. Family owned and operated since 1918, our mission is to safeguard your jobsite with quality and innovative solutions with a commitment to safety, ease of use and reliability.

Available Shift: 1st shift = 6:00 AM –4:30 PM (M – TH)

The job:
The RIM Operator produces plastic parts on a Reaction Injection Molder. These machines create one large part at a time through a high-pressure polymer injection process. Operators monitor the process, ensure all components are operating properly, unload freshly formed parts, perform some hand trimming and perform a few simple quality checks on finished products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates Reaction-Injection Molding (RIM) machine to mold parts to customer specifications.
• Uses hand and power tools to remove flash and gates or conduct changeovers.
• Assists/conducts mold changes including clamping process as necessary.
• Follow production schedules to ensure finished parts are done and shipped on time.
• Utilize Production paperwork to track time, quantity and scrap in ERP system.
• Adheres to all safety policies and practices, consistently uses personal protective equipment, and practices good housekeeping.
• Maintains regular on time attendance and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience operating plastic injection molding machines.
• Proficient with the functions and capabilities of injection molding machinery.
• Ability to read job traveler, prints, diagram, and use basic measuring tools as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.

Ericson offers a competitive compensation and benefit program.