MACHINE OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTIONJob details Machine OperatorJob TypeFull-timeOne Company, One Driving ForceWe believe that what separates the impossible from the possible is perspective. Together we have the solution. More important than where you are going, is who you get there with. We are innovative and collaborative, time-honored and future-focused, and above all we are dedicated to our work, our customers, and each other. From design to delivery, across the globe, we make shared visions a reality. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with good communication skills and would be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Tend or operate one or more plastic molding machines running manual, semi-automatic, or automatic cycle. When tending automatic cycle machines, multiple machine coverage will be required if time permits. As required remove and grind runners and sprues.
Operate lugging machines at the molding machine or a designated area. Load machines with reels containing inserts, load fixtures with molded parts, manually activate lugging action, remove lugs from fixture, and correct simple jams.
Using machines, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or hand tools, perform a variety of operations on molded or purchased parts such as removing flash, runners, gates, buffing, burring, drilling, and tapping, filling, gluing, finishing, sanding, machining, gauging, etc.
Visually inspect and sort all parts to a predetermined quality level for such flaws as short shots, burns, contaminates, visual and dimensional defects. Gauge parts using gauges and simple inspection devices. Performs operator inspections per control plan. Provide production parts to quality personnel for inspection purposes.
Assemble and/or finish parts by hand or using various jigs, fixtures, machines, sonic welder, hot stamping machine, tampo printer, etc.
Make-up shipping containers and prepare for shipping. Layer pack or weigh containers to ensure accurate part count per customer requirements. Move finished goods to staying area.
Properly complete all required paperwork and electronic data entry of information pertaining to assignments.
Accurately allocate daily attendance hours in Kronos.
Maintain work area in an orderly manner and to be free from debris, parts, runners, and items not required to perform job, moving and stacking filled cartons, material drums, and unused auxiliary/peripheral equipment to storage area, clean and degrease machines and equipment as assigned. May empty trash.
Perform machine TPM's, participate in 5S practices and if certified, may perform mold PM's.
Report all machine, equipment, production or processing problems to the supervisor or qualified personnel.
Maintain P-data sheets and process documentation as assigned to comply with SPC and defined quality requirements.
Maintain production expectancies and produces parts consistent with customer and internal requirements.
Alert qualified personnel if discrepancies are found or revisions are required in Operations Manuals related to the Machine Operator section.
Requires the ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
Requires the ability to carry out simple instructions, use of basic hand tools and fixed gauges.
Ability to perform repetitive short cycle operations involving the visual inspection of parts, visual defect interpretation.
Previous manufacturing experience helpful, but not required.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.
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