Department: Molding
Reports To: Machine Zone Lead

Summary:

A Machine Operator is engaged in all activities essential to the efficient workflow of molding operations including but not limited to; plastic molding, material handling, accessing and following work instructions, job setups, 1st pc approvals, general housekeeping and other tasks as assigned by the Zone Lead. Employees are required to have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all molding activities and functions. Associates are well versed in the required labeling/documentation/customer requirements for all products molded and should be able to provide assistance and coverage for zone lead in their absence. It is expected from the employee that there is a willingness to learn and grow corresponding with the needs of the company.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Observe and follow company safety rules and regulations (PPE).
Operator needs the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Learn how to operate the different machines.
Report to supervisor any maintenance, problems with molds, machines/equipment.
General housekeeping of the assigned work area.
Mark containers (material buckets) with correct information.
Work scheduled overtime as required.
Specific operations including but not limited to deflashing, trimming, cutting, drilling, packaging, using knives, and grinding scrap to chips for recycling.
Able to install molds.
Use checking, cooling fixtures as needed.
Ability to pressure check parts and follow procedures.
Routinely uses lights to elevate and communicate the need for assistance when necessary.
Ability to properly use mold release, install venting, service molds, weigh shot weights, label all containers, different types of materials.
Maintain tool boards on machine.
Continually service parts on the machine, monitor the job’s progress and be watchful for imperfections.
Ability to start up and shutdown machine(s).
Read and understand requirements from work order and work instructions per part.
Meet quality standards of part being molded.
Meet required cycles and/or turns per Arm.
Knowledge to use fire safety equipment and emergency machine shutdown.