Machine Operator – Injection Molding
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Location:
Shelton
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Sector:
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Salary:
generally $15.50 - $16/hour
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Contact:
Angel Romero
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Email:
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Published:
about 1 year ago
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Duration:
Temp to Perm
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Start date:
ASAP
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Consultant:
Angel Romero
Machine operator is generally responsible for running, setting up, loading and unloading and maintaining the machine following company safety standards at all times. The Machine Operator – Injection Molding operates rubber enclosure equipment and materials.
- Handle and assemble natural rubber products.
- Daily set up, operation and maintenance of Rubber Enclosure equipment.
- Ensure raw material quantity is on hand to meet production needs and inform supervisor when there are inadequate quantities.
- Inject product into molds and remove cured product from molds.
- Monitor the ongoing production process and know how to handle situations as they arise.
- Use hand tools to eliminate excess material from final product.
- Inspect product for defects and to ensure final product meets production and quality standards.
- Correct production defects as possible and report issues to supervisors.
- Perform tasks while complying with company safety policies.
- Provide daily production updates to the shop floor manager by entering electronic labor and job order information.
- Safely store and handle chemicals and waste throughout the production area.
- Follow OSHA guidelines.
- Work with production supervisor to meet daily / weekly / monthly production goals.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Participate in routine practices and team projects relating to LEAN, 5S, Scrap, Safety, Quality, etc.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
- 2+ years of machine operator experience or the equivalent manual work experience preferred.
- High school diploma or GED or any other equivalent diploma needs to have at least 2 years of more experience working in a production department (Electrical parts experience is preferable).
- Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use and maintenance
- Ability to manage his/her time and staying on top of production schedules.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, follow and understand directions in English.
- Basic math skills and liquid measurement skills.
- Basic computer data entry skills.
- Ability to work within production teams.
- Experience with manual and electric shop tools needed.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Knowledge of maintaining records for ISO, AS9100, etc. preferred.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
- Effective organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated, effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain data to accomplish company production strategies and goals.
- Ability to adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment while meeting production standards.
- Ability to perform tasks in a manner that is safe to oneself and those around them.
- Understanding and experience in Bills of Materials, routings, cycle count, the function of inventory control and order processing preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout the day.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Work in various potentially adverse conditions such as heights (ladders) and heat